Jiayong Pass, in the midst of fierce wind and snow.

When Xu Qi led the Iron Cavalry back, there were already many figures on the city wall... The news of Jiayong Pass being attacked had already spread through the Book Tower. Cultivators from the nearby Qiantian Palace and messengers from the Imperial City Department arrived immediately at the scene. In terms of strategic significance, Jiayong Pass ranks in the top three across the entire western front.

Coupled with the historical impact of sixty years ago.

In any case, this fortress cannot be breached.

"Master Xu!"

"General Xu!"

Voices of concern resounded from the city wall. Elders from Qiantian Palace and messengers from the Imperial City Department descended from the city wall to greet the Iron Cavalry outside the walls. They had already heard of Xu Qi's voluntary action to intercept the monster tide... They had prepared for the worst, planning to engage the battlefield if Xu Qi's message was long overdue, as reinforcements from the Palace Master would soon arrive with a slight delay!

"General Xu... Are you alright?"

The Imperial City Department, after a thorough purge, rid itself of Yuan Jimo's old subordinates and the trusted confidants of Ren Shou Palace. This time, the messenger supporting Jiayong Pass was Iron Eyes, who used to serve the Book Tower and was later forced to head north with Xie Xuanyi!

After the collapse of Ren Shou Palace.

Chen Jingxuan recalled a large number of Dark Children, among them Iron Eyes, who had been dormant within the borders of Li Kingdom!

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Tie. I'm fine."

Xu Qi had already met Iron Eyes; half a year ago, when he arrived here, Iron Eyes was already stationed at the neighboring pass, Jiaolong City. The two were like "neighbors," and during a pressing small-scale monster tide assault on Jiaolong City, it was Xu Qi who led the Iron Cavalry to resolve the crisis when Iron Eyes' troops were stretched thin.

"I heard... the monster tide is fierce..."

Iron Eyes looked grim: "The gentleman sent me here to Jiayong Pass to observe the monster tide..."

He paused briefly.

Iron Eyes reassessed Xu Qi and the north behind the Iron Cavalry.

Xu Qi seemed injured... his iron armor stained with patches of blood, yet strangely, with Divine Thought, Iron Eyes saw no obvious wounds.

As for behind the Iron Cavalry.

It was nothing like the reported "raging monster tide," "unstoppable".

Though the snowstorm raged wildly, it was a scene of tranquility.

Where was the monster tide?

The elder from Qiantian Palace, also looking at the endless snowy plains in the distance, showed a perplexed expression, feeling something was amiss... an hour ago when the Communication Order was sent out, it was with urgency, for he was stationed at Shifang City with the Palace Master. Jiayong Pass was too critical, so they quickly activated an array and rushed ahead, prepared to battle the monster tide and defend Jiayong Pass to the death!

But upon arrival, it was unexpectedly "peaceful" here.

"The monster tide... was probably already dealt with..."

Xu Qi's expression was complex, smiling bitterly as he slowly recounted what happened when he went out to face the battle.

As the story just began, Iron Eyes and the elder from Qiantian Palace showed changing expressions, turning grim.

The name "Venerable Ling" was too terrifying.

Cold sweat broke out behind both of them.

They certainly knew how formidable the Demon Country Great Perfection's power was... It was impossible for Xu Qi's Iron Cavalry and the Spirit Sea Array to withstand Venerable Ling's onslaught!

Then, hearing the name Xie Xuanyi.

Iron Eyes showed a relieved expression, mixed with a hint of nostalgia, for since being redeployed south to the Chu Realm from Li Kingdom, he understood the truth about that eastern journey.

It turned out he once traveled with Mountain Master Xie, and in a way, could be called "friends through life and death."

"So... about these injuries..."

The elder from Qiantian Palace asked cautiously.

"It's from the Life Dao Realm."

Xu Qi touched his iron armor.

If not for Xie Xuanyi's timely appearance, his "skin-stripped" wound would have been fatal. Even if he managed a narrow escape, it would take him at least three to five years of recovery.

"Master Xie can rival a Yang God! One of the Ten Heroes of the World!"

The elder from Qiantian Palace laughed lightly, relieved, and said: "This level of a monster tide... is nothing before him... Allow me to communicate with the Palace Master..."

"Communicate?"

Iron Eyes raised an eyebrow.

"The monster tide at Shifang City is probably over by now."

The elder from Qiantian Palace explained: "Over at the Great Ape Mountain, a Great Demon has emerged, rather formidable and not to be underestimated. Palace Master Yuwen went to engage that Great Demon, thus couldn't attend to 'Jiayong Pass.' The Palace Master was originally set to rush to Jiayong Pass right after pacifying the monster tide at Shifang City."

Now, a Yang God Realm combatant had already arrived.

Yu Wenbo could cancel the journey.

"I think it's better to be cautious..."

Iron Eyes frowned and spoke slowly: "I have seen Young Master Xie's prowess, indeed a genius, but after all, only a Yin God Realm. Even though 'Venerable Ling' is no match for Young Master Xie, how could such a Demon Country Great Perfection dare to come south alone to attack Jiayong Pass if he had no backing?"

Upon hearing this.

The elder from Qiantian Palace was taken aback: "You mean?"

"It's still necessary to trouble the elder to continue the communication and request Palace Master Yuwen to hurry."

Iron Eyes stated word by word: "I am here for defense, having received the Book Tower's Communication Order. The Black Scale Guards advised caution, not to be careless... The gentleman specifically instructed that Jiayong Pass's great ordeal requires Palace Master Yuwen's personal decision-making."

Iron Eyes is a meticulous person.

He certainly knew that currently listed among the "Ten Heroes of the World," Xie Xuanyi, possessed Yang God Realm power.

But in the gentleman's instructions, the name "Xie Xuanyi" was not included—

Amidst the conversation.

A deep rumbling suddenly sounded from the Northern Territory's sky.

The originally clear, snow-white Heavenly Peak suddenly gained a gloomy hue... Moreover, this gloominess spread rapidly. Within three to four breaths, a vast expanse of shadow approached, enveloping everyone!

"Is this, a Dao Domain?"

Xu Qi looked up, his expression changing dramatically.

Not long ago.

He had just witnessed Xie Xuanyi's Dao Domain, a Dark Dao Domain covering several miles.

Now, this "Dao Domain" was even more exaggerated, and its Taoist Intent aura differed—

This is the Dao Domain of the Demon Country Venerable!

"Quickly follow me back to the city!"

Xu Qi hurriedly shouted, leading the Iron Cavalry to charge towards the walls of Jiayong Pass.

Iron Eyes, the elders from Qiantian Palace, seeing this scene, their expressions also changed.

Across the snowy plains, the Iron Cavalry sped swiftly.

In the Heavenly Peak, it seemed a dark web was spreading, with a strand of Golden Sword Qi amid it, extremely conspicuous!

This strand of Sword Qi was fleeing southward, continuously tearing through the void, constantly traversing!

"It's Young Master Xie!"

Iron Eyes, with excellent Eye Power, recognized that sword light almost instantly.

The elder from Qiantian Palace looked grave: "It really is Xie Xuanyi...he is being pursued by the Demon Country Venerable!"

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