The expressions on the faces of the few people present did not change much at Master Bi Chenzi's words.

It was evident that they had already reached a consensus on this matter beforehand.

At this moment, an elder with slightly graying hair, wearing a jade crown, spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi, do you have any specific plans or arrangements for this matter?"

This person was Xiahou Qingshan, the only late-stage Golden Core cultivator in the contemporary Xiahou Clan.

He was also, besides Master Bi Chenzi and a cultivator named Xiao Baiming, the third late-stage Golden Core cultivator in East Mountain Pass.

Moreover, like Master Bi Chenzi, he was very much hoping to keep Ji Haoyuan here forever.

"There is no rush for this..."

Master Bi Chenzi's face suddenly showed a smile full of deep meaning.

"However, as I know, in half a year.

Our northern defense line of East Mountain Pass might be attacked by three late-stage third-tier demon beasts, sparking a large-scale beast tide.

I heard that Master Nanhua possesses remarkable skills, even some techniques of late-stage Golden Core level.

What do you think about sending this person to guard there at that time?"

Upon hearing Master Bi Chenzi's words, the expressions of the few people finally showed some subtle changes.

Everyone present was experienced and seasoned.

As soon as they heard Master Bi Chenzi's words, they generally understood that the supposed event of a large-scale beast tide due to three late-stage third-tier demon beasts attacking the northern defense line in East Mountain Pass in half a year was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

Perhaps, behind this, there might be someone's shadow.

Of course, nobody would be foolish enough to say it out loud.

"I think Fellow Daoist Bi Chenzi is very right."

At this time, Xiahou Qingshan smiled slightly, nodded, and said:

"As they say, with great power comes great responsibility.

I believe, with the capability of Nanhua Dao You, he will not let us down at that time."

"Good!"

Upon hearing Xiahou Qingshan's words, the other people present also began to agree one after another.

...

More than half a month later.

A rapidly moving fiery red figure suddenly appeared in the sky above East Mountain Pass.

Looking at the massive figure that suddenly appeared, many cultivators inside East Mountain Pass instantly became exceedingly tense.

Especially when they felt the powerful aura emanating from that massive fiery red figure, each person's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"It's...it's a third-tier demon beast!"

"Not good! Quick! Quickly report to the Golden Core True Man!"

...

Just as all the stationed cultivators were as if facing a great enemy, a voice suddenly came from that massive fiery red figure.

"This place should be East Mountain Pass, right?"

Hearing this, the originally tense cultivators couldn't help but be taken aback.

The next moment, someone sharp-eyed finally noticed something amiss.

Pointing at that massive fiery red figure, he said with a slightly excited tone:

"It's...it's our human Golden Core True Man!"

With this person's words, more people present immediately realized that the figure standing on the massive fiery red figure was indeed a human, and all of them respectfully bowed:

"Greetings, True Man!"

"Reporting to True Man, this is indeed our human race's frontline defense stronghold, East Mountain Pass!"

"Good!"

An amicable voice came from the sky.

Soon after, the figure slowly descended.

By the time he landed on the wall of East Mountain Pass, the third-tier demon beast avian beneath him had already been stored into the third-tier Beast Taming Token by him.

Needless to say, the person appearing there at this moment was none other than Ji Haoyuan, who had rushed there from Heaven-Piercing Valley.

At this point, he looked at the many cultivators present and was about to speak when his Spiritual Sense suddenly seemed to detect something, prompting him to immediately turn his head forward.

Over there.

One, two, three, four, five...

A total of eight figures appeared one after another not far from him.

"Haha!

If I'm not mistaken, you must be Nanhua Dao You."

At this moment, among the eight, a man about forty years old with an unusual demeanor and possessing late-stage Golden Core cultivation, was the first to speak with a hearty laugh.

"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Xiao Baiming of the Xiao Family, currently one of the individuals in charge of guarding East Mountain Pass.

The people beside me are also fellow practitioners from various major sects and families.

Nanhua Dao You can get to know them well."

As he spoke, Xiao Baiming took the initiative to introduce the people present to Ji Haoyuan.

It was evident that he held a welcoming attitude towards Ji Haoyuan's arrival.

Once Xiao Baiming introduced everyone present, he looked back at Ji Haoyuan and politely said:

"Nanhua Dao You, although we have already seen your portrait beforehand and know your identity,

we still need you to confirm your transfer order proof."

This was also naturally expected.

Ji Haoyuan certainly had no objections.

Once Xiao Baiming and everyone present checked Ji Haoyuan's transfer order proof, Xiao Baiming immediately handed the proof back to Ji Haoyuan, smiling as he continued:

"Since you've come a long way, Nanhua Dao You, why not rest for a while first?

Tomorrow, I could host a grand reception for you, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan shook his head with a smile.

"Xiao Dao You, I appreciate your kindness.

With a major battle ahead, let's skip the reception banquet.

By the way, currently, how many Golden Core fellow practitioners do we have here at East Mountain Pass?"

Seeing Ji Haoyuan say so, Xiao Baiming naturally did not insist, smiled and said:

"Including you, Nanhua Dao You, we presently have thirteen Golden Core fellow practitioners at East Mountain Pass.

However, the other fellow practitioners have guarding duties, so they couldn't come this time."

"I see."

Ji Haoyuan nodded knowingly.

"By the way..."

At this point, Xiao Baiming seemed to recall something and continued to Ji Haoyuan:

"Currently, within East Mountain Pass, there are still several unoccupied third-tier abodes.

You, Nanhua Dao You, can freely choose one as your place of rest here from now on."

As he spoke, Xiao Baiming intended to introduce the conditions of the several third-tier abodes to Ji Haoyuan.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Master Bi Chenzi, standing beside him, suddenly interjected with a smile:

"Xiao Dao You, as far as I know, although we still have several vacant third-tier abodes at East Mountain Pass,

there seems to be only one third-tier superior abode left.

Nanhua Dao You has come from a long way.

Those other abodes need not be mentioned; let's just assign that third-tier superior abode to Nanhua Dao You.

This will demonstrate the importance we attach to Nanhua Dao You's arrival at East Mountain Pass.

Xiao Dao You, what do you think?"

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