Young White Horse: I, Ye Dingzhi, offer sacrifice to the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

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“According to the teachings of our Sword Heart Tomb, famous swords possess spirits, but the spirit of this sword is already dead.” Li Suwang looked at Baili Dongjun.

"Since the famous sword has a spirit, then let it be buried." Baili Dongjun was regretful, but also carefree.

“It just so happens that the place I live in is called Sword Tomb. If Young Master Baili doesn’t mind, I’m willing to bury it in Sword Tomb. Perhaps a hundred years later, by absorbing the spiritual energy of Sword Tomb, it can reappear in the world,” said Li Suwang.

“Then I will leave it to the Tomb Master.” Baili Dongjun replied, “I have urgent business to attend to here, and I will definitely visit the Sword Heart Tomb to pay my respects to the senior in the future.”

"Wait." Ji Ruofeng extended his Wuji Staff and stopped Baili Dongjun.

"Ji Ruofeng, what are you doing?" Baili Dongjun asked.

Ji Ruofeng shook his head: "I'd like to ask you, Baili Dongjun, what are you planning to do? Do you think you can protect that thing by yourself?"

Baili Dongjun frowned and said, "Why not?"

“On my way here, I’ve seen many sects wiped out. It was the work of the demonic cult members who infiltrated Beili. Although it wasn’t Ye Dingzhi who ordered it, he is ultimately involved. Ye Dingzhi’s seal is now in your hands. You are going to be an enemy of the martial arts world of Beili. You represent the academy and Snow Moon City. Although the ancestor didn’t give me any instructions, I feel it’s necessary for me to come here and stop you,” Ji Ruofeng said slowly.

Baili Dongjun took a step forward: "You can give it a try."

“You have done enough and made enough mistakes. The world owes Ye Dingzhi a debt of guilt, and Ye Dingzhi has taken revenge on the world. However, the disaster has affected the whole world. Ye Dingzhi can no longer turn back. He is destined to be a demon, an evil person, or a tyrant. You are ultimately on different paths.”

Ji Ruofeng said in a deep voice: "If you insist on taking that path, then Baili Dongjun is not worthy of being the Baili Dongjun of the academy or the Baili Dongjun of Snow Moon City. Your masters Gu Chen, Li Changsheng, and Nangong Chunshui all taught you to follow your heart in this life, and to follow your heart, not to act willfully."

"Let's get to this point."

"Otherwise, this time, I won't hold back at all; I'll fight you to the death!"

Inside the pavilion, everyone remained silent for a long time.

Ji Ruofeng has made his point very clear, so everyone is waiting for an answer.

But Baili Dongjun remained silent.

After a long time.

“What Hall Master Ji said just now makes sense,” Baili Dongjun suddenly said.

Ji Ruofeng smiled and said, "So."

“But just because something makes sense doesn’t mean I have to be reasonable.” Baili Dongjun raised his head: “This time, I don’t want to be reasonable.”

"That's a real shame." Ji Ruofeng waved his Wuji Staff: "Fine, fine, I'll indulge you this once."

......

Snow Moon City.

The young monk Wu Chan drank a large bowl of water in one gulp, then took a deep breath and exclaimed, "Oh my god, I'm exhausted!"

"Master, what are we doing here all this way?"

"You're already exhausted from such a short walk?" Master Wangyou chuckled.

"What do you mean 'a little distance'? We've already walked most of Beili!" Wu Chan said with dissatisfaction.

"Cough cough cough..." Master Wangyou suddenly coughed a few times.

"Master! Are you alright?" Wu Chan asked anxiously.

Master Wangyou shook his head: "It's just a minor injury. It will be fine after a few days of rest."

The two slowly entered Snowmoon City.

At that moment, five figures also entered the city.

The leader, carrying a long knife, grinned and said, "Master Wangyou!"

"Grandson," Master Wangyou teased.

"My father probably disliked me, which is why he named me Wang Rensun. Rensun means everyone in the world is my grandfather," Wang Rensun said helplessly.

"What brings you here?" Master Wangyou asked.

Standing to the side, Li Hanyi asked, "Who is this master?"

“Master Wangyou, the current abbot of Hanshan Temple, a great master of Buddhism and Taoism, is my good friend,” Wang Rensun replied.

“This young lady… oh no, young hero,” Master Wangyou smiled, “is that the Iron Horse Ice River Sword you’re holding?”

"Yes," Li Hanyi nodded in reply.

Master Wangyou nodded: "His former master was also a friend of mine. It is very good that this sword has such a legacy from you."

Li Hanyi was taken aback: "You've met his owner..."

Master Wangyou then turned to Wang Rensun: "Grandson, why have you come here..."

"Let's steal something." Wang Rensun's smile vanished.

Master Wangyou softly uttered a Buddhist chant: "You were once friends."

“I cannot disobey my master’s orders. He said that if I do not take action, he will kick me out of the sect and I will have wasted more than 20 years of his nurturing grace.” Wang Rensun said with a bitter smile, “Our Tianshan Sect has been declining in recent years. If we cower in the Eastern Expedition of the Demonic Sect, we will have no place to stand in the martial world.”

"So you chose to draw your sword?" Wangyou asked.

Wang Rensun shook his head: "I only brought a knife with me. Only when I draw it will I know if I have really made up my mind."

"Amitabha Buddha," Master Wangyou sighed softly.

Wu Chan looked at Wang Rensun and said, "You're such a coward."

"Don't swear." Master Wangyou patted Wuchan on the head and carried him further into the city.

Lei Qianting walked to Wang Rensun's side: "Master Wangyou has also come to Snow Moon City. He must be here to stop others from seizing Ye Ding's seal."

Chapter 75 Three Wives! Baili Dongjun's Envy!

"Isn't it a bit too arrogant of us to be preparing to deal with the Snow Moon City Lord in Snow Moon City?" Lei Qianting asked, fiddling with the Thunderbolt in his hand. "If we go back to Lei Family Fortress and tell the truth, I'm afraid the people in the clan won't believe us."

"First, you have to make it back to Lei Family Fort alive." Luo Yulan, dressed in red, smiled charmingly.

"Should we set up some kind of formation?" Lei Qianting asked.

Luo Yulan chuckled: "What kind of formation can seven of us, who were just put together on the spot, possibly form? To put it bluntly, it can be summed up in three words."

"Go together."

“But I’ve already set up the formation.” Lei Qianting’s lips curled slightly. “Perhaps we won’t have the chance to fight together.”

"Such arrogance? Did you bring your Lei Family Fortress's Qilin Fire Fang with you?" Luo Yulan asked quietly.

“There’s no need to test me.” Lei Qianting glanced at Luo Yulan. “None of us will reveal our true colors until the very last moment.”

Luo Yulan lowered her head and smiled.

Ye Xiaofan and Wang Rensun exchanged a glance.

The lukewarm cough suddenly became louder.

Li Hanyi frowned.

"We all know this is a battle with a nine-out-of-ten chance of survival, a once-in-a-millennium chance to make a name for ourselves!" Lei Qianting declared loudly, "I'll take the lead in this battle!"

Outside the walls of Tianqi City, a figure appeared, carrying a square wooden box on his back.

The five people on this side were far away and couldn't even see the person's face clearly, but a voice echoed in their hearts.

This is Baili Dongjun.

Beside Baili Dongjun were two other figures, whose identities were not clearly visible.

As the three slowly stepped into the snowy moonlight, their disheveled figures were exposed to everyone's eyes.

His clothes were tattered and his body was covered in blood.

It seemed as if they had been through many battles.

Baili Dongjun looked at the five people blocking his way, his expression shifting slightly: "Are you here to steal things too?"

"Han Yi, Ye Xiaofan, Wang Rensun?"

Li Hanyi pursed her red lips: "Dongjun, I don't want to lay a hand on you."

Ye Xiaofan was silent for a moment, then suddenly shouted, "Ye Dingzhi! Why did you join the Demonic Sect! Why did you start a war! Why!"

But no one responded to him.

The next moment, Ye Xiaofan suddenly swung his arms and slammed them hard into the backs of Wen Leng and Lei Qianting.

"I'm sorry, everyone."

A snap—the sound of bone breaking.

"Pfft!"

Wen Leng suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

Lei Qianting wasn't much better off; he also spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Ye Xiaofan?!"

"You're 78?!"

Li Hanyi exclaimed in shock and anger.

"I'm sorry, my real purpose in following you wasn't to take away the seal, but simply to protect Brother Ye," Ye Xiaofan said, bowing his head.

"Clang."

A sound like a piece of metal falling to the ground rang out.

Wang Rensun looked relieved: "It seems there's no need to intervene in this situation."

He was only here because of a mission from his sect, so being able to avoid taking action is naturally the best outcome.

“You guys…” Li Hanyi was stunned by what she saw.

She never expected that two out of the five people in the team would be treacherous!

And now two other teammates have also fallen.

She was all alone.

"Damn it!" Lei Qianting lay on the ground, cursing angrily, "You traitors!"

He originally intended to make a name for himself by taking away Ye Dingzhi's seal.

Unexpectedly, before it even started, they were stabbed in the back by their own people.

"Junior sister, are you still stopping me?"

Baili Dongjun asked with a faint smile.

Li Hanyi's chest heaved.

After a long while, she finally let out a coquettish "Hmph!"

"I'll be staying in Snowmoon City from now on, so you'd better watch out! Don't let me find out anything else you're up to!"

She suddenly realized that since she had taken away Ye Dingzhi's seal anyway, she didn't know where to go.

It would be better to stay in Snow Moon City; that way, we can still keep an eye on Ye Dingzhi's seal.

...

With Baili Dongjun's return to Snow Moon City, Snow Moon City's prestige became unparalleled. In the hearts of martial artists, its status had surpassed that of Wushuang City, the former number one city in the martial arts world.

Although Emperor Tai'an was already dead, things turned out differently than anyone expected.

There is actually a prince of the Xiao royal family in this world.

Although he hasn't even been born yet, he has temporarily stabilized the Northern Li Dynasty.

As news of Ye Dingzhi's sealing spread, major sects in the martial arts world launched a counterattack against the Demonic Sect. The war against the Northern Barbarians had ended, and Lei Mengsha and Jun Yu had withdrawn their troops.

It seems like everything is coming to an end.

But at night, an unknown yet melancholic melody would always play in Snow Moon City.

........

A small southern hill in the north.

Night falls.

A stunningly beautiful woman stood on the edge of a cliff, gazing into the distance. As she looked, she began to weep silently.