"Forget about Zhu Yuyan's schemes; in the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks are mere illusions. No matter what, we must go and offer our support!"

While speaking, Bu Chen looked towards the presiding monk, Liao Kong.

The other three also looked over.

Liao Kong simply nodded without further comment.

Whatever Zhu Yuyan's conspiracy was, they would find out once they arrived.

「Lingnan Song valve.」

Inside the Song Mansion.

"Zhu Yuyan has declared that she'll level Cihang Temple on the fifteenth of August?"

Song Que looked at the message in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly. Even if Zhu Yuyan has broken through to Great Grandmaster, she couldn't possibly annihilate Cihang Temple, could she?

"This matter is indeed strange. Logically speaking, Zhu Yuyan shouldn't be so unwise!" Song Zhi mused, equally perplexed.

Cihang Temple wasn't a place that could be destroyed so easily.

"I'll make a trip down the mountain."

Song Que picked up his blade and left the Southern Ridge.

Soon after, the martial arts world was once again astounded.

Zhu Yuyan's declaration that she would flatten Cihang Temple on the fifteenth of August had the entire martial world, countless factions, and numerous experts paying close attention.

Cihang Temple's call for aid also drew significant attention.

News that the Pure Zen Sect, Traveller Daoist Ning Daqi, and Heavenly Blade Song Que were heading to provide support spread through the martial world instantly.

Countless people were shocked by Cihang Temple's influence.

Together with the Pure Zen Sect, Cihang Temple was known as one of the two great Holy Lands of the martial arts world; their strength and status were unquestionable.

Traveller Daoist Ning Daqi was renowned as the foremost figure in the Central Plains, and alongside Goguryeo's martial arts Grandmaster, [Master Yijian] Fu Cailin, and the martial arts Grandmaster from beyond the Great Wall, [Venerable Wu] Bi Xuan, they were collectively known as [The Three Great Grandmasters of Martial Arts]. He was considered the paramount figure of the Central Plains Martial Arts.

And Heavenly Blade Song Que, as the leader of the Lingnan [Song valve] and [The Number One Blade Handler Under Heaven], was a true Grandmaster, peerless in both martial arts and military strategy.

Although his reputation was not as prominent as that of Traveller Daoist Ning Daqi, his strength was by no means weaker; in fact, it might even surpass Ning Daqi's.

However, while everyone was amazed by Cihang Temple's influence, this development wasn't entirely surprising.

The centuries-old relationship between the Pure Zen Sect and Cihang Temple meant it would be strange if they didn't offer support.

Traveller Daoist Ning Daqi had once visited Emperor Stepping Peak to borrow the "Cihang Sword Scripture" and thus owed Cihang Temple a favor, so his agreement to help was also expected.

As for Heavenly Blade Song Que, he once had a romance with the Abbess of Cihang Temple, Fan Qinghui. Ultimately, due to issues of their respective statuses, they could not be united and went their separate ways.

Song Que even waited until middle age to marry an unattractive woman, dedicating himself solely to the Martial Path rather than indulging in the pleasures of marital life.

Therefore, it was understandable that Song Que would go to support Cihang Temple.

After all, she was an old flame.

How could he stand idly by and watch her perish?

However, with the Pure Zen Sect, Traveller Daoist Ning Daqi, and Heavenly Blade Song Que supporting Cihang Temple, people were even less optimistic about Zhu Yuyan's chances.

Let alone Zhu Yuyan as a single Great Grandmaster; even two Great Grandmasters would not be able to wipe out Cihang Temple.

In their view, Zhu Yuyan was undoubtedly doomed to fail.

Therefore, the spectators became even more excited about the prospect of Heavenly Blade Song Que and Fan Qinghui, the Abbess of Cihang Temple, meeting again.

Back in the day, Heavenly Blade Song Que was the most famous handsome man in the martial arts world, a prodigy who, at just over twenty years of age, had defeated the foremost blade expert of the time—[Overlord Blade] Yue Shan.

Ever since his debut, he had never tasted defeat.

The name of Heavenly Blade inspired awe in all directions.

And Fan Qinghui, as the Abbess of Cihang Temple, was once a woman whose fame shook the world, a Peerless Fairy who outshone all others, comparable to the current Shi Feixuan.

Would their old flames be rekindled?

Although times had changed, the once foremost handsome man of the martial world... well, he still remained a charmingly handsome man.

The once-famous Peerless Fairy, whose reputation had resounded throughout the land, remained the ethereal beauty she had always been. Time had not left its mark on her; she was still as beautiful and captivating as ever.

What would happen when the two met again?

「Yuelai Inn.」

Groups of martial artists gathered in threes and fives, discussing lofty matters. Without exception, all of them were talking about the upcoming battle between the Yin Gui Sect and Cihang Temple on the fifteenth of August.

At a window seat sat a tall, upright man with streaks of white at his temples. He was handsome and extraordinary, radiating an aura of domineering presence tempered with scholarly grace—it was Shi Zhixuan, the once illustrious Evil King.

Why is Yu Yan so eager to attack Cihang Temple? And how did she manage to break through? Shi Zhixuan was filled with doubts.

Logically, Zhu Yuyan shouldn't be able to break through the eighteenth layer of the Heavenly Demon Technique. This was also thanks to my 'gift,' as it were. After all, I was the one who personally broke her cultivation... and took her first night. Moreover, even if Zhu Yuyan has broken through to Great Grandmaster and mastered the Heavenly Demon Technique to the eighteenth level, she couldn't possibly annihilate Cihang Temple. Zhu Yuyan is absolutely clear about this. She has always been one for deep and far-reaching plans. This time, why would she attempt something she knows is impossible? Could it be that she has some powerful trump card? But I'm very clear about the Yin Gui Sect's situation; it couldn't possibly possess any powerful trump cards.

If that's the case, I might as well go and join the excitement!

Curious, Shi Zhixuan decided to go to Cihang Temple on the fifteenth of August to watch the battle.

「The world's attention focused on Cihang; heroes of the martial arts realm made their way to Emperor Stepping Peak.」

Everyone was waiting for the fifteenth of August to arrive.

The World Houses and rebels of the martial world observed a rare moment of quiet. For a time, it seemed as if peace reigned under heaven.

But everyone knew this was just the calm before the storm.

In this tense atmosphere, the Yin Gui Sect once again released a piece of news that left people dumbfounded.

The Yin Gui Sect changed its name to the Hongmeng Divine Sect. The entire sect now worshipped the God of Hongmeng, and all disciples were required to believe in the God of Hongmeng, praying day and night.

This news directly baffled everyone. Had Zhu Yuyan actually changed the sect's name at such a critical juncture? The Yin Gui Sect possessed a legacy spanning hundreds of years; could its name truly be altered so casually? What profound impact would this have on the sect's experts and disciples? Could it be that Zhu Yuyan, upon breaking through to Great Grandmaster, had suffered a cultivation deviation and gone mad?

As soon as this viewpoint emerged, it gained acceptance from countless people.

It seemed to be the most reasonable explanation.

Of course, many also believed that the changes in the Yin Gui Sect must be related to the God of Hongmeng.

However, they wracked their brains but could not figure out who the God of Hongmeng was!

Time quickly advanced to the fifteenth of August.

On this day, everyone from the martial world to the imperial court, all experts and influential forces, were closely watching Cihang Temple.

Everyone wanted to know how this battle between the righteous and demonic paths would ultimately unfold.

「At the base of Emperor Stepping Peak.」

Zhu Yuyan arrived with the experts of the Yin Gui Sect—no, it should be the experts of the Hongmeng Divine Sect.

"Annihilate Cihang Temple! Level Emperor Stepping Peak! Today is the day!"

"For the glory of our God!"

Zhu Yuyan stood at the forefront, delivering a pre-battle exhortation to boost morale.

"Annihilate Cihang Temple! Level Emperor Stepping Peak!"

"For the glory of our God!"

All of them, as if injected with a potent stimulant, had fanatical eyes and were fervent and impassioned.

The deafening shouts shook the observing experts, striking fear into their hearts.

The martial artists discussed animatedly:

"Such powerful momentum! Who exactly is this God of Hongmeng to command such terrifying cohesiveness?"

"Zhu Yuyan's aura is as vast as the ocean, unfathomable! It seems she truly has broken through to Great Grandmaster!"

"This battle, regardless of its outcome, will surely be recorded in history!"

Standing on a mountain peak, Shi Zhixuan watched Zhu Yuyan, his brow slightly furrowed.

The God of Hongmeng, is he man or god?

Could he be Zhu Yuyan's trump card?

Zhu Yuyan's strength seems to be more than just that of someone who has newly broken through to Great Grandmaster...

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