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"Yifang! Now that you have returned, why did you stand idly by?"
Dugu Jian was filled with doubt.
For him, Wushuang City was dispensable except for Dugu Yifang.
In his heart, there was only the sword.
But Dugu Yifang is different—he is the Lord of Wushuang City!
The reason why Wushuang City was able to grow from an ordinary sect into a force that could rival the World Alliance was entirely due to Dugu Yifang's management.
It can be said that Wushuang City was the culmination of his life's work.
Why did the madman Nie Feng nearly destroy Wushuang City today, yet Dugu Yifang, who was clearly present, not intervene?
"The eldest brother is not taking action because he has usurped the position."
"I won't take action, for reasons similar to yours."
"The mere Wushuang City is no longer what I desire."
Dugu Yifang spoke calmly.
Dugu Jian, however, sensed a hidden ambition in his words, and his heart trembled slightly, yet he still advised:
"In short, there is no need to linger in Wushuang City."
"With your current strength, why not join the Azure Dragon Society? The dragon leaders will surely offer you a high position."
Dugu Yifang resolutely shook his head:
"No need! Brother, we have different paths and cannot work together."
"The Azure Dragon Society may suit you, but it is not what I desire."
Before he could finish speaking, he vanished in a flash.
"One side..."
Dugu Jian gazed in the direction he had left, feeling lost and dejected.
"Brother Dugu, don't worry about it. Everyone has their own ambitions."
Seeing his gloomy expression, Dugu Qiubai offered words of comfort.
"Brother, do you think that one side... is because of the Demon Lord?"
Dugu Jian pondered, recalling that Dugu Yifang, now a member of the Six Demons, had been saved by the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen. He couldn't help but wonder if this matter was related to the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen.
"Impossible!" Dugu Qiubai denied it decisively, and added, "Although I have never met the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen, I have heard the Great Dragon Head mention her."
"Oh? The Great Dragon Head already knew about the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen?" Dugu Jian was quite surprised.
"The Great Dragon Head knows far more than ordinary people." Dugu Qiubai said unconcernedly, "He once said that this Demon Lord Bai Suzhen may seem to be a member of the demonic path, but in reality, she is compassionate."
"Besides one obsession, she was determined to take revenge on the god of immortality."
"As for the struggles in the martial arts world and the pursuit of world domination, she doesn't care about them at all."
"Then how do you explain Dugu Yifang's situation?" Dugu Jian became even more confused after hearing Ximen Yu's evaluation of the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen.
"Enough, we..." Dugu Qiubai was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. He turned to a dense forest and shouted, "Come out!"
A figure slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees and bowed respectfully: "This subordinate, a disciple of the Eryue Hall, pays respects to the Three Dragon Heads and Master Dugu."
The visitor turned out to be a disciple of the Azure Dragon Society's Second Hall. Dugu Jian held no real position in the society, merely acting as a guest, so the members all addressed him as "Master".
"What is it?" Upon hearing that the person was from the Er Yue Tang, Dugu Qiubai vaguely guessed that it was related to Qinglong Peak.
"I have been ordered by the Four Dragon Heads to come to Yunzhou to investigate the whereabouts of the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen. I have now found some clues and I humbly request that the Three Dragon Heads and Mr. Dugu accompany me."
"Excellent!" Dugu Qiubai immediately agreed. The Demon Lord Bai Suzhen's whereabouts are elusive; it wouldn't be bad to meet her. Besides, Dugu Jian is currently troubled by matters concerning his side, so this is a good opportunity to meet the Lord of the Six Demon Crossings!
Seeing that Dugu Qiubai agreed, the disciple of the Eryue Hall vanished without a trace once more.
"The first? Could it be his descendant?" Dugu Yifang's whereabouts were unknown, but he learned that he was about to meet the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen. Dugu Jian's mood eased slightly. His gaze swept over the two bodies on the ground, and he suddenly muttered to himself.
"Who? Do you recognize them?" Dugu Qiubai asked curiously.
"I don't recognize him, I've only heard of his name." Dugu Jian shook his head and said, "Do you remember the Third Pig King, who ranked thirty-seventh on the Heavenly Dao Golden List?"
"Naturally remember."
"Although he is only at the peak of the Celestial Realm, his actual combat strength surpasses that of an ordinary early stage Supreme Myth Realm cultivator."
"More importantly, he also has two sworn brothers."
"The Second Sword Emperor, and the First Evil Emperor!"
"Let's leave aside the Second Blade Emperor for now."
"That First Evil Emperor was once the undisputed supreme master of the sword in the martial arts world of Yunzhou!"
"All those who practice swordsmanship in the world take him as their lifelong pursuit!"
"There are even rumors that he has a very deep connection with one of the Twelve Terrors, the righteous and evil factions!"
Dugu Jian's words piqued Dugu Qiubai's interest in the First Evil Emperor.
375 Ranked 23rd on the Kyushu Power Ranking
At the beginning of Yunzhou's return, Ximen Yu sent people to try to recruit the First Evil Emperor.
However, the First Evil Emperor lived in seclusion between the righteous and the evil, hiding within the Gate of Life and Death!
The righteous path and the evil path are one of the twelve evil paths!
Chapter 207 Yunzhou
Throughout the entire martial arts world of Yunzhou, very few people knew about the Twelve Shocks.
Not to mention knowing about the existence of the righteous and the evil paths!
"If the First Seeker of Victory is truly the son of the First Evil Emperor, then this matter..."
Dugu Qiubai devised a plan: since he could not find the First Evil Emperor, why not use this news to lure him out?
"Wait! The Second Dream!"
Dugu Jian suddenly awoke with a start.
“Brother! Do you think, given how unusual the name Second Dream is, could she be a descendant of the Second Blade Emperor?”
"If that's true, she must know whether the First Seeker of Victory is the son of the First Evil Emperor."
A glint flashed in Dugu Qiubai's eyes, and he moved in an instant, arriving beside Second Dream and Bright Moon inside the city.
Seeing the two whispering to each other, he interrupted them, explained his purpose, and led them here.
"What? The First Seeker of Victory is dead... He really was Uncle Evil Emperor's son..."
Seeing the first one striving for victory, the second dream showed sadness.
The Evil Emperor, the Blade Emperor, and the Pig Emperor once swore an oath of brotherhood.
The Evil Emperor had a son who was the first to seek victory, the Blade Emperor had a daughter who was the second to dream, but the Pig Emperor had no descendants.
Therefore, the first person who sought victory treated the second person like a younger sister and always took good care of her.
Upon hearing of Wushuang City's great joy, the First Seeker of Victory dragged the Second Dream along to join in the fun.
Little did anyone know that this celebratory trip would lead to the death of the first victor.
"If that's the case, do you know where the First Evil Emperor is living in seclusion?"
When Dugu Qiubai saw that the Second Dream nodded in confirmation, he immediately pressed for details.
"The path of righteousness and the path of evil, the gate of life and death. I have been there."
Second Dream spoke softly, a hint of worry flashing across her brow.
"But that place is not suitable; it has an eerie atmosphere."
"Uncle Pig said that place is filled with evil spirits."
“Those who lack cultivation will inevitably lose their minds and fall into the demonic path if they step into the righteous or evil path.”
"Brother Dugu, after we have met the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen, would you be willing to accompany me on a journey along the path of good and evil?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Qiubai became somewhat interested.
This eerie place suited his taste perfectly.
He had long admired the First Evil Emperor, and now the death of the First Seeker of Victory was related to Dugu Yifang.
Regardless, he should go and meet this evil emperor.
The group hastily buried the human-faced envoy and cremated the body of the first victor. They then prepared to find Nie Feng and leave Wushuang City together.
However, when they found Nie Feng, he appeared dazed.
"What happened?"
"Senior Brother Shuang... is gone." Nie Feng said blankly.
It turned out that when he returned to look for Qin Shuang's body, he couldn't find it anywhere.
When asked, nearby residents had no idea.
A corpse vanished into thin air.
"Perhaps he is not dead." Dugu Qiubai's eyes flickered slightly.
"For now, come with us to see the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen, and then we will visit the First Evil Emperor together."
Although Nie Feng did not kill First Seeking Victory with his own hands, he ultimately severely injured the opponent due to his demonic possession.
It would be more appropriate to bring Nie Feng along when meeting the First Evil Emperor.
Nie Feng had no choice but to leave with the others.
I hope... Qin Shuang is really still alive.
Above the sky, the Heavenly Power Ranking of the Nine Provinces suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance.
A new round of the Heavenly Path Golden List is about to be announced.
All living beings in the land stopped and held their breath in anticipation.
[Nine Provinces Battle Power Ranking - 23rd Place: Xuanwu, Cultivation: Early Mythical Stage.]
[Identity: One of the Four Great Sects of the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect]
The Xuanxin Orthodox Sect is a reclusive Taoist sect in the Nine Provinces.
Our mission is to uphold justice and eliminate demons.
[Xuanwu is the reincarnation of the Xuanwu Star Lord throughout history]
[Practicing the Xuanwu Technique]
Its tortoise-shell defense is unbreakable except by those at the late stage of the Supreme Mythical Realm.
The Snake Fist style is unpredictable and subtly reveals the secrets of heaven.
[Also cultivate the supreme magic of the Xuanxin Orthodox School]
Its power is so great that ordinary martial artists can hardly withstand it.
[Heavenly Commentary: With a heart turned toward the light, protected by the Black Tortoise]
[Bestowed by Heaven: Xuanwu Armor]
[Nine Provinces Peak Combat Power Ranking - 23rd Place (Tie): Wujian, Realm: Early Mythical Stage]
[Origin: One of the Four Demon Generals of the Yin Moon Dynasty]
The one who is irreconcilably opposed to the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect is the Yinyue Dynasty.
This demonic sect once dominated the world with its absolute power.
Because of his ruthless actions and obvious ambition.
[After Xuanxin Zhengzong uncovered his world-destroying conspiracy]
[Give everything you have to assemble a righteous alliance]