In the battle between Xu Guang and Investigation, with the involvement of General Wei, it was quite a grand affair.

On the perimeter, there were already hundreds of people watching, but apart from a few, most were outside.

Xu Guang fell upon General Wei and walked toward the crowd.

Several figures' expressions changed drastically, and they fled into the distance with a roar.

But the next moment.

A purple Little Mink seemed to burst forth from the void.

Instantly, it rushed past the figures.

Bang!

The sound of a heavy object falling to the ground elicited screams from the crowd.

Jiang Zi Yun, holding a sword, slowly appeared behind the crowd.

Xu Guang smiled at her and lifted the White Dolphin in his hand.

"This kind of fish doesn't have scales; it indeed looks quite delicious."

Jiang Zi Yun's smile blossomed instantly like a flower.

...

In front of Xie Xuan's fish pond.

A middle-aged man with an imposing demeanor mixed with a strange aura landed on a lotus leaf in the pond.

In April, the lotus leaves had grown large, with buds of lotus flowers just about to bloom, faintly visible among the leaves.

"The Cha Family members causing trouble in the city have been found. I heard Xu Guang killed them on the spot?"

This man was Qiu Ze, the steward of Chuannan Prefecture on behalf of Dragon Gate.

Xie Xuan felt a chill just being looked at by him.

There are many Dragon Gate Techniques, and not everyone follows the path of Transform into a Dragon through tribulation.

Some practice the path of Transforming a Dragon into a Jiao, a method more inclined towards the accumulation of the Gold Attribute Magic Techniques prevalent in the Jianghu.

This Qiu Ze practiced the Cold Roar Dragon Transformation True Skill.

He was almost the oldest in the entire Chuannan Prefecture.

He had personally witnessed the two-century rise and fall of the Dragon Gate, and his father was a firsthand witness during the incident of the abolished Crown Prince Rong Ze of Great Zhou returning to seize power!

The Roar was originally a poisonous insect. Qiu Ze had been practicing this technique for nearly a century, with a temperament like a viper.

Xie Xuan very much disliked this person; by comparison, he preferred Yu Zhen, who returned to Dragon Gate for closed cultivation last year.

Yu Zhen was a very generous person.

This Qiu Ze...

The opponent was a senior, and although their realms were similar now, Xie Xuan did not think he would be a match in a life-and-death duel.

Despite "the fist is afraid of the young and strong," unfortunately, he was no longer young and strong.

"Indeed."

Xie Xuan spoke cautiously.

Qiu Ze nodded, "A talented person. This is the second time he's killed a Fifth-Grade with a Sixth-Grade, isn't it?"

His somewhat cloudy eyes betrayed no emotion, resembling the habitual posture of a viper before a hunt.

"These young people need more responsibility."

Xie Xuan was taken aback, remembering what happened two years ago when Xu Guang first came to Southern Sichuan.

Could it be that Dragon Gate still intended to use Xu Guang as bait?

He did not want to be involved in such matters, especially since Jiang Bai's stance was already clear, acknowledging Xu Guang as his nephew-in-law.

Xu Guang was further valued by Master Fuqing of Jiufeng Mountain.

These two were as tough as nails, both being Zhenren of the Third Shedding Realm.

"This matter needs to be discussed with the Chief Mansion; we also need to see the attitude of Jiufeng Mountain, don't we?"

Xie Xuan said softly.

Qiu Ze squinted his eyes, seemingly surprised that Xie Xuan, who loved to act behind the scenes, was now practicing self-preservation.

"It should be so; now is the era for you young people."

...

Elephant Master Xu Guang killing a Fifth-Grade Zhenren again caused a great stir in the Jianghu.

This wasn't like the last time when he used a Secret Technique that shortened his lifespan.

Instead, he relied on the Great Beast to kill a Cha Family Fifth-Grade Zhenren in front of everyone.

Although, according to eyewitness accounts, the main force was General Wei, and Xu Guang merely launched a surprise attack at the last moment.

No matter how, Xu Guang's combat power was truly recognized by everyone.

Nobody questioned his position as the Seventh Steward anymore.

But more in their hearts was envy of Xu Guang.

...

In the Steward Hall of Jiufeng Mountain.

Jin Qishan, the head of Sword Seal Peak and also the Hall Master, sat in the first seat, listening to the recent allocation of resources among the Ninth Institute, and glanced at Master Fuqing, who sat in the eighth position, with a face devoid of sorrow or joy.

"The allocation of Spirit Crystals for this year will be decided as just discussed. Next is the assessment for slots in the Spirit Refining Pool before the Grand Sacrifice."

"Hall Master, there's something I should inform you; I think Wanhua Institute's Xu Guang should be prohibited from participating. If he insists on participating, his Great Beast should be prohibited from participating."

As soon as this was said, several heads started whispering to each other.

The news of Xu Guang once again killing a Fifth-Grade Zhenren had reached Jiufeng Mountain that day.

It happened to coincide with the Ninth Institute's joint discussion at the Steward Hall.

For the first time, Master Fuqing's face showed a change in expression.

"If Elder Bai insists, then I insist that the disciples of Thunder Institute, on the other hand, should not be allowed to bring sword talismans for assessments, how about that?"

The Thunder Institute follows the Yin Five Elements' path and is considered the most extreme faction in Jiufeng Mountain. Its combat power comes from the Power of Heaven and Earth, and during battles, it uses sword talismans to attract thunder.

Without Thunder-Attracting Sword Talismans, the Thunder Institute's combat power amongst the Ninth Institute is virtually like a roadside...

"This..."

Master Fuqing stood up, not looking at Bai Yuan of the Thunder Institute, but directly at Jin Qishan.

"Elder Bai's words probably don't represent the Hall Master's intentions, right?"

Jin Qishan remained expressionless.

Fuqing stood motionless.

After a long time, Jin Qishan spoke softly.

"What Junior Sister Fuqing says makes sense; since the Great Beast only recognizes Xu Guang, it is like our three-foot green peak of Sword Seal Peak, like the sword talisman of the Thunder Institute; how can they be considered separately?"

The head of the Thunder Institute's eyes flickered.

But ultimately, said nothing.

Rumor has it that decades ago, when Jin Qishan first entered the sect, he actually apprenticed under Profound Chaos Zhenren, only later transferring to Sword Seal Peak.

This matter has become little known.

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