It's only been a few decades since the founding of Great Zhao, and while there are not many Half-Demon species due to past human and demon cohabitation, they do legally exist within Great Zhao.

However, they still face discrimination.

Qin Changfeng was no exception.

He stepped forward as his entire body resonated with magical weapons:

"General Ye Cang and City Lord Yang Xiu's words, we naturally believe."

"But if your claim is audacious and fabricated, what then?"

From the Profound Soldier Cave, Qin Changfeng's eyes were like jewels, his Divine Thought controlling a Dragon Pattern Saber and a Coiling Snake Spear, holding a sword in one hand, pointing at the main gate of Xie Mansion!

Instantly, Song Brahman Mirror fell silent, wanted to step forward but was stopped by Song Chai Xin with a slight shake of the head.

This was not the time for her to intervene, or it would only make things worse.

But...

He was different!

This was not Yunluan Mountain, not Jianghu.

But the Government Office!

A stage backed by support... his own home ground!

Therefore, the young man in the Profound Robe strolled, observing Qin Changfeng's highly recognizable attire, and without showing humility or fear, spoke firmly:

"Simply because I, Song Chai Xin, am a Seventh-Grade Guardian of the Government Office, Wutong Leader, and have received the nod from State Lord Pei Nanbei!"

"Judging by your appearance, you should be that person from Qin Shouzhuo, known as the most outstanding brother from 'Profound Soldier Cave' in recent decades."

"Brother Changfeng, Song Yuan killed his wife for ambition, and his character was exposed overnight, his words alone..."

"Can you believe even one of them?"

"But, I'm different!"

Song Chai Xin's gaze was sharp:

"Northwest Demons and Monsters were once expelled, a minor calamity, but throughout the vast Great Zhao, the lurking dangers are not limited to one place, and each Prince has their own region to guard, unable to spare the effort, allowing these former nobles to run rampant."

"For Baoping State."

"To suppress it requires countless martial artists, sacrificing themselves to bring about peace."

"Moreover, within the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall, there was a rebellion, with a City Head ordering three thousand Martial Soldiers to lay down their arms, causing chaos, turning half of Baoping Mansion into a battlefield."

"Amidst the rampant demons, what role did Song Yuan play?"

"If it wasn't for his greed and killing of his wife, heartless, why would the Master of Great Snow Mountain venture alone to knock at Yunluan? If he wasn't mindful of certain encounters in the 'Demon-locking Forest', with his Third Step Peak cultivation..."

"How could it be that the demons and monsters couldn't be cleansed, allowing them to rampage unchecked?"

"Commit such sins, yet not think of going north to fight demons, seeking the fourth step opportunity between life and death to cleanse his crimes, instead of hiding in the mountain gate, shutting out the world, and leaving the karma of sin to others."

"But Song Brahman Mirror sought my aid to contact two Heaven-Supporting Pillars of Baoping State, resolutely heading for the northwest!"

"Is there not a world of difference between the two?!"

His words awakened the dreamers!

Song Chai Xin's remarks were like a bucket of cold water, instantly splashing on everyone's heads.

And Qin Changfeng and Gu Fengchun, after a slight surprise, turned to look at Song Chai Xin in astonishment.

It was indeed true.

If the two fourth-step figures hadn't vouched with their 'reputation', no one would have paid attention to this point, and surely would have aimed their criticism directly at Song Brahman Mirror.

But with that assurance...

Things were different.

"For these two Baoping luminaries to regard this child so highly..."

Gu Fengchun didn't expect that the young man called 'Song Chai Xin' had such a complex background behind him.

Whoosh!

At this moment, due to Qin Changfeng's oppressive aura.

Between Song Chai Xin's brows...

There faintly appeared a Sword Seal, causing a pause in his Divine Soul, and for the first time, there was an emotional fluctuation on his cold face:

"This is..."

"The mark of the Master of Baoping State!"

Qin Changfeng, as a disciple of the Profound Soldier Cave, recognized it immediately and therefore ceased his actions, his eyes filled with waves of emotion.

And Song Chai Xin stepped forward timely:

"I will soon head to the northwest with Song Brahman Mirror, perhaps to die gloriously in battle today, or maybe there will be a day to wash away false charges, to clear the grievances."

"But regardless."

"The five Third-Step Primordial Pills..."

"I ask you not to hinder us!"

Song Chai Xin's eyes were proud, his tone resolute, and for a moment, a spirit as if 'one man holds the pass against ten thousand foes' arose!

Even Qin Changfeng and Gu Fengchun couldn't help but step back!

Just then.

Xie Qiaoxuan, who had hurriedly left the Xie Mansion upon hearing the news, caught sight of this scene and was astonished by the mythical nature of the Xie Family's Qilin'Er.

It indirectly led to him being unable to forget this seventeen-year-old boy's legendary nature for decades to come!

Watching the departing figures of Song Chai Xin and Song Brahman Mirror.

Qin Changfeng and Gu Fengchun couldn't help but frown.

They both...

Had they been suppressed in momentum?

"Song Chai Xin."

Suddenly, Gu Fengchun spoke.

And Song Chai Xin turned his head:

"What advice do you have, Brother Gu?"

Looking at the cautious young man, he smiled:

"You're not the only ones heading north to slay demons."

His tone suddenly became serious:

"No matter how Song Yuan engages in internal strife."

"After avenging our blood feud with our kin, Qin Changfeng and I will also head northwest."

"By that time..."

"You, being in the second step, may not be able to boast so boldly, surpassing both of us."

Song Chai Xin was stunned.

He hadn't expected to spark the competitive spirit of these two Celestial Prides.

But...

Having come this far, what scenarios hasn't he experienced?

For thousands of years, he was the only Song Chai Xin!

Gu Family's Qilinzi, known as 'a millennium sees this gentleman', formed a Top-grade Primordial Pill, with aspirations to dominate Baoping State in the future as a 'giant power', but so what?

When he reaches Gu Fengchun's age,

He will surely surpass him!

In a moment, the spirit within him, in unity with the Divine Thought 'inside the fist', and the initial mastery of the 'Meteor Chasing Moon Fist Scripture', combined with the recent experiences with Song Brahman Mirror...

Caused Song Chai Xin to suddenly experience a revelation, bearing the sun on one shoulder, the moon on the other, becoming a 'Sun and Moon in Harmony' form in an instant!

Martial Arts Celestial Form!

He had pierced through a skill to its most profound state!

Even if it was merely 'famous' level!

As long as it wasn't Daoist Martial Secret Transmission...

Whether it was famed or orthodox Martial Form, there was no significant difference! 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

And at seventeen, to have trained a martial art to such a level...

Throughout Baoping's history.

It has never happened!

"Gu Fengchun!"

"I say that when I head north, my achievements may not be inferior to yours, do you believe it?!"

Song Chai Xin laughed heartily, then without turning back, led his companions off with big strides!

Just then.

Ruan Xiuxiu, who hid at one side of the Xie Mansion like a shadow, stood silently under a lush Wutong tree, watching the scene.

He didn't notice her.

Just like...

She had always been watching him silently.

First met at Wutong Prefecture,

A chance encounter with the Guardian led to a lifetime of wistful longing.

Met again.

He could still break through the deadlock and escape the cage.

But Ruan Xiuxiu...

How she longed,

To replace the person by his side with herself.