Under the dim dawn light, an elderly man dressed in a green Tang suit sat cross-legged.

Above him was the lush crown of a pine tree.

The man was actually not very old, just over forty.

However, his gaunt cheeks, the fine wrinkles on his forehead, and the weathered, heavy aura about him made him seem much older.

His presence exuded a sense of power and age accumulated over time.

Those with experience knew that time and the passage of years were the most powerful forces in the world.

This power, like the value of blue and white porcelain, is forged by the passage of years.

Sword Emperor!

Before the Sword Emperor lay a long blade.

The black scabbard was densely wrapped with hemp twine.

The metallic parts of the scabbard glimmered with a brass amber hue.

This blade had accompanied the Sword Emperor for most of his life.

His honor and glory were all contained within this blade.

The Sword Emperor had originally sealed his blade, but now he had no choice but to unsheath it once more.

To repay the brotherhood of the Demon Emperor and for his renowned reputation that spanned a decade.

At this moment, the Sword Emperor was looking at a message on his phone.

He stared at it intently, his eyes holding disdain, respect, and a thick killing intent.

"I never expected Yang Fei to dare claim to be the Martial God Successor and rebuild Yinxue Tower."

"Hehe, using the grand trend of martial artists to temper his own state of mind and transcend himself, this Yang Fei isn't stupid."

The Sword Emperor, a supreme expert, clearly understood what Yang Fei's actions entailed.

Occupy the position, nurture the spirit, cultivate the momentum.

If Yang Fei truly suppressed the heroes at the Yinxue Tower gathering and became the Martial Alliance Leader,

Then naturally, he would develop an invincible mindset.

And this mentality would drive his mental strength to open up once more, breaking through himself in one go.

Perhaps, at this grand event, Yang Fei could once again transcend himself, surpass Danjin and successfully enter Gang Strength.

The Sword Emperor deeply felt the terrifying potential of Yang Fei.

If left unchecked, he would eventually become the grave digger for both the Demon Emperor and the Sword Emperor.

The Sword Emperor's gaze was resolute as he slowly stood up.

He had originally planned to attack Yang Fei by night, sweeping through the entire Lanting Group.

But at this moment, the Sword Emperor changed his mind.

Since Yang Fei wanted to use the momentum of the world to transcend himself,

The Sword Emperor decided to openly defeat him at the Yinxue Tower grand event.

As long as Yang Fei was defeated at this event,

Then the martial momentum Yang Fei had painstakingly built would collapse.

By then, even if Yang Fei wasn't killed, he would be powerless to oppose the Demon Emperor, let alone transcend himself.

The path of martial arts lies in a firm will, like refined steel, to unleash mental strength.

And the Sword Emperor's method was to utterly crush Yang Fei's martial will, turning him into a cripple.

Kill the man, destroy the heart!

Three days later, Yinxue Tower officially opened.

Leading martial arts masters including Tang Diqiang from Xiaoxiang Hall, Chu Linfeng from Flying Tower, Elder Cheng from Xuan Ying Pavilion, and Zhu Renxing from Qixing Pavilion arrived early.

They all gathered around Yang Fei at the entrance of Yinxue Tower.

The gate of Yinxue Tower was covered with a large golden plaque wrapped in a red silk cloth.

On both sides of the archway hung lion tassels, giving off an imposing and majestic aura.

The Yang Fei of today was dressed in a fresh manner.

Wearing a white Zhongshan suit, cloth shoes with a thousand-layered sole, and a shaved head, he appeared particularly energetic, his handsome face looking stern and dignified.

Yinxue Tower, after being struck by thunder and fire ten years ago, was finally rebuilt in the Martial God Town a decade later.

Any martial artist familiar with the legend of the Martial God felt immensely excited.

Elder Cheng and other senior martial families were so stirred that their legs trembled.

Some martial artists even had tears glistening in their eyes.

The reopening of Yinxue Tower would become a milestone in the history of Huaxia Martial Arts.

This marked the beginning of Huaxia Martial Arts' resurgence and its spread of influence.

Any martial arts master participating in this grand event was truly fortunate.

Of course, this was only in the minds of the great grandmasters of the Eight Great Holy Lands of Martial Arts.

For masters from other martial sects, it might be a different story.

These days, there are plenty of clowns seeking attention.

In the era of fan economics, some people crave fame, branding themselves with all kinds of bizarre titles to pull off shocking stunts.

And within the martial arts circle, it's the same, with mud and sand mixed, and dragons and snakes mingling.

Some bask in the title of master, only to be beaten senseless by hoodlums.

Others showcase unimaginable skills, only to be exposed as fakes.

Furthermore, Yang Fei was hailed by the Eight Great Holy Lands as the Martial Alliance Leader.

Some even claimed he was the long-lost descendant of the Martial God from ten years ago.

How laughable and absurd is that?

On both sides of the Municipal Avenue in Martial God Town, many temporary tents were set up.

Martial arts masters from all over the country and even the world gathered here.

Some received invitations from Yang Fei.

Many others did not receive an invitation from Yinxue Tower.

They all assumed an aloof stance, watching Yinxue Tower from afar.

Yinxue Tower was at the bend at the end of the Municipal Avenue, yet these people refused to give their support.

The crowd coldly watched the people at Yinxue Tower holding a lonely opening ceremony.

The air was thick with a sense of provocation and disdain.

The Martial God Town was filled with a strong tension.

The successor of the Martial God and the title of Martial Alliance Leader weren't given by anyone, but earned through strength.

If Yang Fei didn't demonstrate his requisite strength to overpower the heroes,

why would these people acknowledge Yang Fei's status and position?

Yang Fei, along with the grandmasters of the Eight Great Holy Lands, was at the door of Yinxue Tower welcoming guests.

Yet nobody responded to their invitation.

On the contrary, the Municipal Avenue became increasingly lively.

The crowd of spectators grew larger.

Yang Fei had anticipated this and remained calm.

However, Jin Buer, Elder Cheng, and others began to lose their temper.

These people weren't coming, yet they came to Martial God Town only to camp in the distant part,

Neither greeting nor congratulating, they simply ignored those at Yinxue Tower.

This was a deliberate provocation.

Jin Buer, with his fiery temperament, was fuming with anger.

"These guys are being foolish as it is."

"But even Master Zhiguan from Shaolin Dharma Hall and Daoist Yichen from Mount Wudang's True Martial Temple aren't coming. It's simply causing embarrassment for Yinxue Tower."

The other masters also nodded in agreement, chiming in with their voices.

"Yes, this shows they don't respect our Eight Great Holy Lands."

"Provoked, I'll directly storm the Dharma Hall!"

"Come on, who needs a butcher when we have pigs with bristles? If they don't come, we'll carry on with the opening ceremony."

Tang Diqiang's last sentence made everyone laugh.

Without the recognition of fellow martial artists,

Yinxue Tower's title as the foremost holy land of martial arts would be a joke.

Right then, two or three broadcasting vans arrived on the scene.

Staff members eagerly set up their interview equipment.

A pretty female host started recording the on-site program with the camera.

"Hello, viewers. The so-called foremost holy land of martial arts, Yinxue Tower, officially opens today."

"Our correspondent is on-site to bring you the latest updates. Stay tuned for Sunshine Lane End's report."

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