Chapter Thirty-six: The Final Belonging

  "Auntie!"

  As a clear and melodious sound like the song of an oriole came from behind the ancient banyan tree, a beautiful and slender figure slowly descended, walked a few steps, and stood directly beside the slightly frail woman.

  Looking at the girl's strange gaze staring tightly at herself and the man beside her, even though Lan Rou is now over sixty years old, she couldn't help but blush.

  Once a warrior reaches the level of Purple Rank, regardless of appearance or other physical functions, the degree of aging will become extremely slow, and even after reaching the post-Purple Rank stage, physical function and appearance will hardly change. This is the case until death at the level below the Honorable Warrior rank.

  Ximen broke through to the Ziyue level at the age of thirty-one, so his face still looked like it did in his youth, only now with disheveled hair that made him look more like a middle-aged man.

  Lan Rou was nearly forty years old when she reached the initial stage of the Violet Rank, and her appearance shouldn't have been so youthful. However, it was because after separating from Ximen Kuang at over twenty years old, her temperament changed greatly, and she stayed on top of the Ice Peak to cultivate, plus the beauty-preserving effect of the Ice Phoenix Sect's technique, that her looks remained in their twenties even when she broke through to the Violet Rank warrior level.

  The cultivation of a warrior is against the heavens and goes beyond the natural order, breaking these rules is also within reason.

  "Yun'er, this is your uncle Ximen," Lan Rou said softly to Lan Yun'er, still holding onto Ximen's right hand. Her lovely face was filled with a gentle smile, and the icy demeanor she usually wore in front of outsiders seemed to have completely melted away.

  Lan Yun'er had been in a daze since she fell from the tree, and her face had been dull ever since. At this moment, seeing Ruan Niang's expression like this, her heart was even more violently stirred up. This... was still the one from my Bing Xuan Sect who always had an icy face, even if it was the sect master, she would have to be respectfully addressed as Shifu Jiejie by everyone?

  And isn't this drunkard the same man who sat next to Young Master Ling on that day, causing a big commotion at Yixiang Pavilion?

  Lan Yun'er only felt that her brain was not enough at this moment, and she couldn't think of any reason. However, since her respected Aunt Rou spoke, Lan Yun'er still respectfully called out, "Uncle Kuang!"

  Not to mention the shock of Lan Yun'er, at this moment, Rong Wangye and others were all staring blankly at the changing scene. The three people in front of them had quietly approached themselves without making a sound, especially the young girl who came later, which made them feel uneasy.

  After all, the aura on this girl's body has revealed her true age!

  "Elder Ximen!"

  Looking at the slovenly man, Guan Zhanglao of the Return to the Origin Sect couldn't help but exclaim.

  Earlier, the elder of the Return to Origin Sect had felt that this slovenly man gave him a sense of familiarity, and when he saw the bright red gourd at his waist, he finally remembered where he had seen this person before.

  Guan Laozhang clearly remembered that two years ago, the sect master had him personally go to the northern region of the Chongwu continent to visit the Shangguan family and seek their help with a Dan method. At that time, apart from the head of the Shangguan family, it was this surname Ximen's outsider elder who left the deepest impression on him.

  "Master Guan, do you know him?"

  Upon seeing the elder of the Returning Origin Sect's loss of composure, Rong Wangye couldn't help but furrow his brow. At this time, he also didn't want any unfavorable changes to occur.

  "Your Highness, this is 'West Gate Elder' from the 'Northern Territory's Upper Official's Family'!"

  The corner of the mouth of the elder of the Guiyuan Sect drew a helpless arc. The appearance of this Western Gate elder here was also clearly due to his interest in the "Yong Huang Dian". He recalled that two years ago, although he had not seen this Western Gate elder take action, but from the words of the master of the Shangguan family, it was faintly known that this Western Gate elder's cultivation had reached a state of perfection, and was not far from the level of a top-notch martial artist.

  Is it the Upper House?!!

  Upon hearing this, Rong Wangye and Fan Yiran were all shocked. Someone from the Shangguan family in the distant Northern Territory had actually come?

  The Shangguan family is different from the Mohist families in the great Qin state. The Shangguan family is completely independent within the "Northern Territory" of the Chongwu continent.

  For thousands of years, the ice fields north of the Chongwu continent have always been an area where ordinary people cannot survive, so there has never been a country. However, the "Northern Territory" is not to be underestimated, as the many aquatic monsters that exist in the icy seas are absolutely a presence that makes one's heart tremble with fear. In addition, there are also many powerful warriors who are secretly cultivating in the "Northern Territory", constantly fighting and killing monsters to temper themselves, constantly striving for higher levels of martial arts, they are a special existence among the warriors on the Chongwu continent.

  The North Domain is absolutely an exceptionally unique existence in the Grand Continent of Zhongyuan. There, strong individuals are as common as trees in a forest.

  However, in the northern region, there have only been two forces since ancient times. For thousands of years, it has been like this, namely "Shangguan Family" and "Bingyuan Sect". Many forces wanted to enter, but they were severely damaged and opposed by the hidden martial artists in the north. Due to the special nature of the northern region, Shangguan Family and Bingyuan Sect have also become extremely special existences on the Chongwu Continent.

  To talk about foundation, at present, there is absolutely no country, sect or family on the Chongwu continent that can be compared with the "Shangguan Family" and the "Bingyuan Sect". After all, their history is there, the Shangguan Family and the Bingyuan Sect have existed for over 10,000 years.

  ………

  "It's actually Director Zhang, haven't seen you for two years, and you're still as elegant as ever..."

  Ximen shook his head violently, tossing the disheveled hair to one side, revealing a face full of stubble, and laughed with abandon.

  As for the reactions of Rong Wangye and others, he also saw them in his eyes. Originally, he came to Moyun City just to join in the fun and incidentally solved the problem of the Murong family.

  This time, however, the Ice Phoenix Sect needs the "Yong Huang Dian", and regardless of the connections between the Shangguan family and the Ice Phoenix Sect, the fact that the Ice Phoenix Sect has sent its own woman means that he cannot just stand by and do nothing. He will have to intervene, no matter what.

  Ximen Kuang, who knew that on this Chongwu continent, only martial power could decide everything, suddenly flashed a bright light in his eyes.

  The atmosphere around suddenly became somewhat eerie, as the purple-black true energy scattered between Ximen's frantic blows, a mysterious pressure suddenly enveloped everyone present.

  Rong Wangye and several other Violet-level warriors were fine, they just felt their breathing was slightly affected...

  Meanwhile, Qin Yi and Ling Qingyan, who had not yet reached the level of a purple-grade warrior, were involuntarily sweating on their foreheads, with fine beads of sweat continuously trickling down their cheeks.

  "Check your consciousness!"

  Feeling this familiar yet strange feeling, Ling Qingyan stared intently at Ximen Kao's eyes and couldn't help but reveal a hint of shock, exclaiming in surprise.

  Ling Qing clearly felt this inexplicable pressure, subtly and mysteriously probing his consciousness with a similar rhythm.

  "Are you aware?"

  Ximen Kuang stared at Ling Qingyan's shocked face, first stunned, then burst out laughing, "Ling kid, this isn't some sort of consciousness probe, it's a spiritual awareness!"

  Looking at Ximen Kuang with a smile, Ling Qingyan also forced out a smile on his face. It seems that this drunkard hasn't forgotten himself. "Lingzhi? The slender woman earlier also referred to her own consciousness exploration as 'lingzhi'..."

  "Reiatsu, Shikokuryoku... You... you're a Boundary Warrior!"

  The old Mo family was the first to come back to his senses, looking at Xi Men's eyes which were full of incredulity. At the same time, the three people beside him also came back to their senses, but they all had a similar expression to that of the old Mo family.

  Boundary Warrior, an infinite approach to the level of a Supreme Warrior!

  They have already preliminarily grasped the "Spiritual Awareness" unique to high-ranking warriors, and can create a small-scale "Spiritual Pressure" through Spiritual Awareness!

  Because Zhen Li is purple-black in color and has yet to break free from the shackles of the Purple Level, he cannot truly be considered a Supreme Warrior!

  However, without a doubt, the Quasi-Sage is absolutely the strongest warrior below the Sage.

  Even a general purple-level late-stage warrior has an insurmountable gap with a boundary warrior, which even surpasses the gap between warriors of different rainbow colors. Boundary warriors are still among the ranks of rainbow-level warriors, yet they completely surpass many warriors at the rainbow level.

  Lan Rou glanced at the situation in the arena, shook her head and smiled helplessly at Xi Men's actions, then slowly took a step forward.

  Suddenly, Lan Rou's long hair, which had been flowing down like a waterfall, stopped moving on its own without any wind. At the same time, her dark purple true energy also began to stir slowly, and an aura similar to the "Spiritual Pressure" released by Xi Men Kuang appeared, but this time it brought relief rather than pressure to everyone present.

  The moment Lan Rou's spiritual consciousness was released, it had already shattered the "spiritual pressure" that Xi Men had built up earlier!

  Hmph! Hmph!

  Rong Wangye, Fan Yiran and others looked at the frail Yun Ruo, first in disbelief, then all turned pale, clearly having suffered a certain blow.

  Many people are secretly bitter, are border warriors worthless now?

  We are still wandering in the middle of the purple level, but others have already rushed to the top-level warrior realm...

  Ling Qingyan beside him also felt the disappearance of pressure and took a deep breath, his eyes were filled with astonishment!

  The feeling of having no control over one's own life is really too depressing!

  Also, what exactly is this boundary warrior? Among the existing warrior levels on the Chongwu Continent, there doesn't seem to be any mention of a warrior at this level...

  "Gentlemen, Lan Rou is the current Grand Elder of the 'Bing Xuan Sect'. This time, I have come under the order of our Sect Master to retrieve the 'Yong Huang Dian'. I hope you will be understanding. The 'Yong Huang Dian' was left behind by Yong Huang, one of the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns from 10,000 years ago. I believe you are also aware that our sect has been passed down for 10,000 years..."

  "The founder of our sect was actually an old acquaintance of the Emperor Yong, so this 'Emperor Yong's Classic' holds extraordinary significance for our sect..."

  Lan Rou looked at Rong Wang Ye and the other three with a somewhat displeased expression, and couldn't help but carefully explain to everyone, also giving them an excuse.

  In fact, if Lan Rou had seen Xi Men Kuang before, she would not have cared about the feelings of Rong Wang Ye and others, and would have taken it directly and left.

  But it was precisely because of the struggle for power among these forces that Xi Men and Huang Yu met.

  If they hadn't fought, Murong Yan wouldn't have fled, and I wouldn't have chased after him. There wouldn't have been a chance to talk about the feelings buried in my heart for decades, and Ximen Kuang wouldn't have stood before me again!

  So, towards Rong Wangye and others, Lan Rou still had some gratitude in her heart!

  If it weren't for the sect's determination to obtain this "Yong Huang Dian", she would be willing to give it up.

  When Lan Rou heard these words that gave face, the expressions of Rong Wangye and others also slightly improved, they were not uninteresting people either!

  Now the ownership of "Yong Huang Dian" is obvious, although they did not obtain "Yong Huang Dian" this time, but it was a good opportunity to meet two top martial artists, for them, it was also a worthwhile trip, and they couldn't help but think so.

  Among the four people, the most calm and composed one is Fan Yiren!

  Firstly, the Tianjian Sect never had much interest in the "Yong Huang Dian" to begin with; secondly, he had found a disciple like Ling Qingyan for the Tianjian Sect, someone with such extraordinary talent that it could even be described as monstrous.

  Thus, the ownership of "Yong Huang Dian" was settled. Rong Wangye led his subordinates to leave first, followed by the elder of Guiyuan Sect, the seriously injured Wang Kui and the elder of Mo Family, and finally Fan Yiran and Ling Qingyan left together.

  Before Ling Qingyan left, both Xi Meng and Lan Rou gave him a kind smile, but it was something that he couldn't quite grasp.

  Following closely behind the sword-wielding elder Fan Yiran, Ling Qingyan felt that his mind was filled with confusion at this moment. The events of today still left him perplexed. First, there was the drunkard whose identity had undergone a drastic change upon their second meeting, then came the emergence of something called the Shangguan family, the Bingluan Sect... He had never even heard of them before. And what about that spiritual awareness, the boundary warrior...

  At this time, he was full of doubts about these things in his heart.

  PS: "Yong Huang Dian" finally has a home, and the first set of Totem is over! The second set begins, and the real story unfolds! Whether it's wonderful or not, brothers and sisters will know at a glance.