The demon and zombiesâ invasion left the continent covered in scars. This was different from their past invasions. This time, war had cost them far too much. There were too many funerals to attend, too many memories to cherish. They needed time to recover before they could begin anew.
One hundred years.
Despite the Sacred Landsâ assistance and support from the leyline, a full hundred years passed before the continent fully recovered its vitality.
In the past hundred years, the Beast Region acknowledged the Half Beastmenâs existence and welcomed them back to the Beast Region. This granted the Beast Region, which had lost its Sacred Beast Clan heads, a new lease on life.
The Immortal Region, Underworld, and Heavenly Court were no longer at odds with each other. Instead, theyâd formed an offensive and defensive alliance.
Even so, although the lucky survivors whoâd been through it all were grateful they had a future, it was difficult to erase the scars lingering in their hearts.
After Zuo Mo, the head of the Treasure Tower, returned home, she didnât hesitate to keep her word. She immediately announced the end of all trade with the nine-tailed foxes.
Some of the elders had objected, but sheâd struck like lightning, intimidating them into submission.
As expected, Li Jiayi became the Hundred Flowers Gateâs new sect master and Lin Xiyue became the next lord of Hundred Flowers City. Half a year after the war ended, Su Liuâer could no longer repress her divine power and ascended to godhood. The title of clan head fell onto Su Zhuâs shoulders. However, just a few months after Su Liuâerâs ascent, Su Yan disappeared from the Nine-tailed Fox Clan without a trace.
This was a fairly major incident in the Beast Region. The Nine-tailed Fox Clan had pulled out all stops in order to search for her. Even so, they didnât find her.
It was as if sheâd evaporated into thin air.
It wasnât just Su Yan whoâd disappeared. A similar major incident shook the outskirts of the Immortal Region.
Emperor Yeâs child, Tiantian, disappeared just a few months after the battle as well. Her disappearance shook the entire Three Realms. The resulting panic lasted until the Buddha himself arrived and told them not to worry, that all of this happened for a reason. Even so, the
Leisure House Ye Zichen left behind never gave up searching for her.
Zhuge Kongming carried on his mother Zhuge Hongâs legacy and was honored as the next head of the Vermillion Bird Clan. Lilâ White returned to the Tiangou clan and became its next clan head as well. The White Emperor, Bai Di, abdicated, and a few years later, ascended to the Upper Realms. Tu Biyuâs son inherited his position as the next leader of the Xuanwu Tortoise Clan, while Xia Yingda retained his seat as head of the Dragon Clan.
As for the Flying Serpent Clan whoâd betrayed the Beast Region? Several peak-level beast clans joined forces and exterminated them. From that moment on, the Flying Serpent Clan ceased to exist.
Ye Zichen.
In order to honor his sacrifice for the greater good, the Three Realms, the Beast Region included, worked together to build a statue in his honor. They placed it on the border of the Beast and Immortal Regions.
However, since far too many others had sacrificed themselves as well, as time passed, the area around it gradually turned into a glorious memorial hall filled with burning incense.
In short, quite a bit had changed in the past hundred years.
Thanks to the leyline, everyone both human and yao, received a qualitative boost to their cultivation rate. Countless new powers rose up, sprouting like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. This newfound strength gradually pushed the continent towards an era of prosperity.
âHall Master, weâre obviously the ones who discovered that hidden land first, yet they insist they discovered it long ago. They said they didnât gather the medicinal herbs within in order to avoid damaging the valley. Itâs obvious they're just trying to seize all the benefits for themselves. Our envoys werenât even allowed through the mountain gates before they were flying. Even if theyâre peak-level power, our Hall of Slaughter isnât so easily bullied.â
The Hall of Slaughter was a shining star amongst the newly formed powers. They were currently discussing a hidden valley theyâd found that was full of medicinal herbs so numerous, it was enough to give their collective strength a qualitative boost.
However, as soon as theyâd found it, the Hundred Flowers Gate ordered them away and told them the secret land belonged to three Hundred Flowers Gate. This was intolerable!
How could they just endure letting such a treasure slip through their fingers?
âThatâs right! The Hundred Flowers Gate doesnât take our Hall of Slaughter seriously at all. We call them a peak-level power, but thatâs just out of respect. If you want to talk about actual strength, our boss broke through to the immortal king level not long ago. Weâre the true peak-level force! Way I see it, theyâre too arrogant. We ought to show them our true power!â
âThatâs not such a good idea. No matter how you look at it, the Sect Master of the Hundred Flowers Gate and Emperor Ye wereâŠâŠâ
âEmperor Ye? I might call him Emperor Ye when Iâm feeling respectful. If Iâm not, though, isnât he just a dead guy? All heâs good for is accepting offerings of incense.â
At that moment, the black-robed man sitting in the hallâs highest seat shouted in fury, âshut your mouth.â
This was none other than the Hall of Slaughterâs hall master, Yun Ting.
Yun Ting was arguably the most dazzlingly talented figure born in the hundred years since the war. He was only forty years old but was already an immortal-king-level expert. Moreover, his instant killing techniques instilled terror in the hearts of the masses.
âIf not for Emperor Ye, would you be sitting there right now? No matter how you look at it, he created a future for us. If anyone dares speak ill of him, donât blame me, Yun Ting, for setting aside our former friendship!â
The man whoâd insulted Ye Zichen earlier nodded in terror. Black-robed Yun Tingâs face was indiscernible, but beneath his hood, he was smiling grimly.
âThat said, you werenât entirely wrong. Despite Emperor Yeâs venerable status, he canât influence our Hall of Slaughterâs development. The Hundred Flowers Gate has long since started borrowing his name to act tougher than they really are. Our Hall of Slaughter has been stuck as a mere second-rate power for far too long. Donât you think we ought to find a chance to send them a signal?â
âWhat are your intentions, Hall Master?â
âTonight, we attack the Hundred Flowers Gate.â
With that, the black-robed man waved his sleeves and left. None of them could see the sinister grin on his lips.
Emperor Ye?
What was he, even?
Night fell.
It was obvious this wasnât going to be a particularly peaceful night. The news that the Hall of Slaughter intended to wage an offensive against the Hundred Flowers Gate had already spread. Countless powers of the Immortal Region were watching to see how things would play out.
Among them, the Treasure Tower and Leisure House, two other peak-level powers, had already sent reinforcements to assist the Hundred Flowers Gate.
It was fair to say that the moment the Hall of Slaughter sent out their signal, they challenged all three peak-level powers.
The entire Hall of Slaughter was along for the ride. They knew about the Hundred Flower Gateâs reinforcements, but this meant nothing at all to Yun Ting.
All three powers were called âpeak-level,â but this was just an empty title. None of them possessed even a single person whoâd broken into the immortal king realm.
Everyone beneath the immortal king level was nothing but an ant! Even if all three powers joined forces, theyâd achieve nothing at all!
Tonight, theyâd trample the Hundred Flowers Gate beneath their feet!
However, at that moment, an old man appeared in the middle of the path. He carried a gourd of alcohol with him as he sat right in the middle of the path. It was as if he hadnât seen them at all. The man just sat there, gulping down mouthful after mouthful of alcohol.
âOut of the way!â shouted the people of the Hall of Slaughter. That old beggar simply sat there as if he hadnât heard anything. He didnât move an inch.
âYouâre seeking death!â Someone shouted, then stepped forth as if intent on attacking. Before he could get far, though, Yun Ting pulled him back.
âWeâll walk around him.â
He didnât know why, but when he looked at the old beggar, Yun Tingâs heart trembled with fear.
His subordinates didnât understand, but they didnât dare disobey Yun Tingâs command. They proceeded to walk around the old man. However, at that moment, the man looked up and banged his gourd against the ground.
âWhere are you going?â
âHey, you old beg-.......â
âShut up!â Yun Ting scolded his subordinate, then greeted the elder politely. âSenior, weâre headed towards the Hundred Flowers Gate.â
âGo back,â replied the old man flatly. âThe Hundred Flowers Gate is under my protection.â
As soon as he finished speaking, he retrieved his gourd and continued gulping down wine. The people of the Hall of Slaughter frowned. The way they saw it, this old man was full of crap.
He was protecting it?
With what?
Their Hall of Slaughter might not be called a peak-level power, but its hall master was an immortal-king-level expert.
This disreputable-looking old beggar didnât seem like anybody special. Yet he said he was protecting the Hundred Flowers GateâŠâŠ
It seemed heâd had too much to drink!
Yun Ting couldnât help but frown as well. He wasnât quite sure where this geezer had come from. That, combined with the trembling in his heart meant he dared not act recklessly.
However, he couldnât just give up and go home. That was absolutely impossible.
Heâd already announced his plans to flatten the Hundred Flowers Gate. If he went back on his word now, wouldnât everyone laugh at his shameful spinelessness?
âSeniorâŠ..â
âThereâs no need to say anymore,â the old man coldly interrupted him, then drew a line in the dirt. âIf you cross this line, you die!â
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