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The establishment of Da Huang was indeed the effort of Xu Junhe, and Li Xuan focused slightly, hearing the conversation between Xu Junhe and Kou Ruozhi in Changqing Pavilion.

The two were discussing how to establish a foothold in the Inner Territory.

As Iron Mountain County belonged to the Lanping Prefecture of Da Yue Country, if Da Huang wanted to establish itself in the Inner Territory, it first had to face Da Yue Country.

In its infancy, Da Huang was not strong; its martial artists hadn't even reached a hundred.

Resisting the suppression of Da Yue Country would be difficult, so the two felt that they should proceed cautiously, waiting for their strength to grow before hastily making a name for Da Huang.

"Brother Xu, at the beginning of the world, Da Huang's legitimacy might provoke the people of the Inner Territory. Isn't it too risky?"

Kou Ruozhi expressed some concerns.

Originally a remote and barbaric land, to suddenly claim legitimacy at the beginning of the world, implying that Da Huang was the legitimate ruler of the land, was indeed provocative to the Inner Territory.

Those who had intended to watch Da Huang and Da Yue Country clash would probably not be able to resist targeting Da Huang.

However, Xu Junhe smiled faintly and said, "That's not wrong. When I speak of Da Huang, I mean Da Huang, not the borderlands. The Inner Territory can also be part of Da Huang."

Kou Ruozhi twitched his mouth and said, "It must be recognized by the Inner Territory!"

"The number of practitioners of Da Huang's martial arts is increasing. Naturally, they will be recognized, it's just a matter of time," Xu Junhe said with a smile.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Li Xuan murmured to himself. Da Huang entering the Inner Territory would surely cause a martial arts storm.

After a fierce battle, it was discovered that Da Huang's martial arts were actually superior to those of the Inner Territory. It could be inferred that young people in the Inner Territory who sought martial arts would inevitably choose to practice Da Huang's martial arts.

What is martial arts practice for, if not for strength and longevity? No one would leave aside powerful martial arts to practice weaker ones.

The collision of these two martial arts would inevitably cause a storm in the Inner Territory, but this storm was still far away from him.

It couldn't be stirred up in a short time.

Da Huang was still too weak now; its martial artists hadn't even reached a hundred.

"If the Inner Territory becomes Da Huang, and the martial arts I've fabricated replace the existing ones, what feedback will I receive?" Li Xuan thought, suddenly filled with anticipation.

Xu Junhe, Kou Ruozhi, as well as Guo Rongshan, Qi Huang, Wu Huang, and others, were not fools. They naturally knew that Da Huang was weak and wouldn't rashly conflict with the Inner Territory but would slowly infiltrate and strengthen themselves.

Xu Yan and Meng Chong would definitely become representatives of Da Huang's martial arts.

The stronger their reputation, the more people would aspire to Da Huang's martial arts.

The establishment of Da Huang, as well as the changes in Iron Mountain County due to the arrival of Changqing Pavilion, were unknown to Xu Yan and Meng Chong, who were heading towards the spiritual treasure land.

The three of them finally arrived outside the treasure land.

"Senior Xu, do you see that mountain? There's a valley there with a deep pool where spiritual energy gathers, forming a treasure land where spiritual herbs grow."

"The spring water gushes from underground, containing the earth's spiritual energy, making it more suitable for the growth of spiritual herbs. The cliffs in the valley are where the black-clothed people are."

"In one of the cliffs, there seems to be a suspected fifth-grade spiritual herb growing, and the entire cliff may have more than one place where spiritual herbs grow, perhaps not just one fifth-grade spiritual herb."

Meng Shushu pointed to the mountain ahead.

"If it's indeed the lair of the black-clothed people, there must be many strong individuals. Be cautious and don't let anyone escape. If it's just a branch, we absolutely can't let them send out messages."

Xu Yan said in a deep voice.

"Killing Fei Yuan will naturally cut off their communication, but Fei Yuan is fast and very sensitive. If strangers approach from afar, they will fly away. This is also one of the means used by various forces to guard against danger."

Meng Shushu furrowed his brows.

Xu Yan and Meng Chong couldn't help but frown. To cut off communication, Fei Yuan must be killed, but killing Fei Yuan would undoubtedly be stopped by the black-clothed people. Once they were hindered, it might not be possible to kill all the Fei Yuan.

Moreover, the whereabouts of Fei Yuan were still unknown.

"Is there anything that can attract Fei Yuan?" Xu Yan asked Meng Shushu.

"Fei Yuan generally eats spirit beans, but it's almost impossible to attract them. These Fei Yuan won't eat unfamiliar spirit beans."

Meng Shushu shook his head.

Xu Yan pondered for a moment, took out a small bottle, and poured out a few pills. "Do you think these pills can attract Fei Yuan?"

"This..."

Meng Shushu looked at the pills in his palm, his eyes lit up, but he wasn't sure if they could attract Fei Yuan.

"You'll know if you try. Sister apprentice said that these pills have a certain chance of attracting Toadswallowers. Since they can attract Toadswallowers, they should be able to attract Fei Yuan, right?"

Xu Yan decided to give it a try.

The pills in his hand were pills refined by Su Lingshu when she was practicing. They had the effect of attracting spiritual beasts, perhaps they could lure Toadswallowers out of hiding.

This was the main material for making hidden pouches.

Xu Yan carried the pills with him. Perhaps there was a chance to catch a Toadswallower?

The three of them cautiously advanced. When they were twenty li away from the mountain peak, Meng Chong and Meng Shushu stayed behind while Xu Yan silently approached.

Outside the valley, he found a suitable place, crushed a pill, and a special scent spread out.

This scent, blended with the aura of plants and trees, was imperceptible to people, and wouldn't alert those in the valley.

Xu Yan concealed himself in a big tree, quietly waiting.

At some point, a Fei Yuan suddenly appeared and landed in front of the pill.

"It really works!"

Xu Yan was overjoyed.

The Fei Yuan flew low instead of high, indicating that it wasn't a warning signal, and the people in the valley wouldn't pay attention.

After all, Fei Yuan didn't always stay in place; only high-flying was a warning signal, indicating that strangers were approaching.

Xu Yan flicked his finger, and a faint sword intent instantly killed Fei Yuan, turning it into ashes that disappeared.

This strand of sword intent was extremely subtle, fleeting in an instant, just enough to kill Fei Yuan without being noticed by the strong people in the valley.

After killing one Fei Yuan, another one flew over shortly after, followed by another.

Xu Yan flicked his finger, killing all the incoming Fei Yuan.

In total, there were five Fei Yuan. After they were all killed, no more Fei Yuan appeared.

"Five Fei Yuan, a bit few. Perhaps this is only a branch? Or one of the territories occupied by the black-clothed people."

Xu Yan collected the crushed pills.

Returning to Meng Chong's side, he said, "All the Fei Yuan have been killed, they can't send out any messages. This might not be the lair of the black-clothed people, but just a branch."

"In that case, let's go directly. I want to crush the Grandmaster!" Meng Chong said eagerly.

Being chased by the Grandmaster of the black-clothed people for a while, he was itching for revenge.

Now, the opportunity for revenge had come.

"Meng Shushu, be careful yourself, pay attention to whether there are any escapees." Xu Yan looked at Meng Shushu and said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Senior Xu, I'll guard the perimeter. If my strength permits, I'll kill anyone who tries to escape." Meng Shushu nodded.

Although he said so, Meng Shushu didn't think there would be any escapees.

Xu Yan and Meng Chong were fierce and terrifying. There was no chance for the black-clothed people in the valley to escape.

The valley was quiet, with only the sound of the stream flowing from the spring water. Moss covered the walls of the mountain, and unless one looked carefully, they wouldn't notice that people were living inside the walls.

And they wouldn't discover that there were spiritual herbs inside the walls.

"Senior, let me take the first shot."

Although they speculated that this might not be the lair of the black-clothed people but just a branch, they couldn't be reckless.

"Okay!" Xu Yan nodded.

Meng Chong soared into the air and descended directly into the valley, his aura unabashed.

With his appearance, there was a rumble, and a figure of a black-clothed person appeared on the mountainside.

"Sir, there's someone here!"

A Grandmaster martial artist.

And a Grandmaster at the peak level.

"Robbery! Hand over the spiritual crystals and the spiritual herbs!" Meng Chong's body emitted golden light, holding a treasure knife fiercely.

The gaze of the black-clothed person gradually turned cold. A stranger appeared, but Fei Yuan didn't sound the alarm, and they had lost track of them. Obviously, the Fei Yuan had been dealt with by the other party in some way.

"It's you?!"

The black-clothed person looked at the bald head and burly figure, immediately recalling someone.

He had rescued Meng Shushu, and in the end, all the Grandmasters who chased him were killed!

Moreover, the spiritual herbs in the treasure land had also been plundered!

"You're seeking death, I'll fulfill your wish!"

The black-clothed person wielded his curved knife, and the aura of a Grandmaster erupted. In the sky above the valley, it was as if a storm was gathering, like the descent of divine might!

Meng Chong held the knife in his hand, sneered, and said, "Today, I will kill you!"

Boom!

The sword light crossed the sky, the wind and thunder raged, a single slash burst forth, his aura exploding, as if it would shatter the aura of the black-clothed person!

"Not good!"

The black-clothed person's face turned pale with shock.

The opponent's strength was unexpectedly strong!

Boom!

The curved knife slashed out, the sword light pouring down, accompanied by a storm-like force, roaring out.

Boom!

The mountain wall shattered once again, and two figures flew out, both Grandmaster-level powerhouses, wielding curved knives, joining the battle, besieging Meng Chong.

"Just in time!" Meng Chong showed no fear at all, unleashing the Great Sun Golden Body. With the Heavenly Domineering Blade and the Wind and Thunder Diamond Fist, he fought against the three, not only holding his ground but growing more courageous as the battle progressed, suppressing the three Grandmasters.

After breaking through to the Grandmaster realm, Meng Chong had also cultivated with the Golden Body Pill for some time, enhancing his foundation. His strength was far beyond what it used to be. Not to mention one Grandmaster or two, even three Grandmasters attacking him together, he still held the upper hand.

"You cowardly hiding scoundrel, stop hiding. If you don't show yourself, these three will undoubtedly die!" Meng Chong was fierce. Even the attacks of the two novice Grandmasters barely fazed him, letting their attacks pour onto him without any harm.

The power of the flesh-colored martial path was revealed at this moment.

The two novice Grandmasters were shocked, while the Grandmaster among them roared, erupting with all his strength. His knife light was like a storm, carrying terrifying power, intending to obliterate Meng Chong.

However, a blade light, domineering and unstoppable, surged forth, destroying all the knife lights, breaking all the attacks, intending to annihilate him.

The two novice Grandmasters both spat out blood, their faces turning slightly pale, as they used martial arts secrets to resist Meng Chong's strike together.

As for the Grandmaster, his curved knife floated up, his aura instantly poured into the knife, and the storm-like might continuously surged into the blade.

In just a moment, the curved knife became bone-chillingly cold.

An aura of coldness filled the air as the curved knife slashed through the air, instantly shattering inch by inch, and in mid-air, a bone-chilling blade light descended.

After using this strike, the Grandmaster's face turned pale, his breath became disordered, and he staggered a few steps.

It was evident that this move came at a cost.

Meng Chong frowned. In this moment, he felt as if he was being stared at by a pair of icy eyes, enveloped in an aura of coldness with nowhere to hide, nowhere to retreat.

"So, this is his trump card?" Meng Chong raised his blade, the aura of coldness receding as the raging wind and thunder surged forth, the domineering blade intent emerging amidst the storm-like wind and thunder.

A slash!

A terrifying blade light, like a raging storm, burst forth, slashing towards the bone-chilling blade light.

Boom!

The violent wind and thunder, accompanied by the might of thunder, instantly shattered the bone-chilling blade light, dispelling the coldness, and the raging thunderous blade light instantly slashed towards the black-clothed person!

"How is this possible!" The black-clothed person's face paled in shock. He was a Grandmaster, yet his full-force strike was unexpectedly shattered, and the opponent's powerful attack had already descended.

The breath of death surged forth!

Boom!

Just at this moment, a blade light slashed out from the stone wall.

This blade stirred up the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, its power terrifying, as if it possessed the might of heaven.

Boom!

Meng Chong's strike was blocked.

A peak Grandmaster clad in black robes, with a red leaf embroidered on his chest and white hair peeking out from under his hood, walked step by step.

With each step he took, it seemed as if he was stirring up the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a powerful aura swirling around him.

"White Protector!" The peak Grandmaster hastily saluted.

"This person is the one who rescued Meng Shushu."

The peak Grandmaster pointed at Meng Chong.

The White Protector's gaze was cold as he stared at Meng Chong. "Surrender now!"

As he spoke, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth formed a storm-like aura around him, the sky above the valley changing, and a terrifying pressure covering all directions.

The might of a peak Grandmaster!

Once reaching the peak, one could change the colors of heaven and earth. This was the existence at the peak of the internal realm, a peak Grandmaster!

Meng Chong's expression turned serious. A peak Grandmaster was formidable indeed. If it weren't for his deep foundation, he might not be a match.

But to defeat a peak Grandmaster was extremely difficult. However, Meng Chong was confident. With his powerful physical body, he would ultimately emerge victorious in the battle!

His gaze shifted to the mountain wall, where broken chambers were revealed, carved into the wall. Among them, one chamber had a grayish-colored grass growing in the crevice.

Likely a fifth-grade spiritual herb!

What surprised him even more was that there were packages inside the chamber. This indicated that the belongings of the black-clothed people were not carried on their person, so he didn't have to worry about destroying all the spiritual notes with excessive force.

The other party probably never expected to be attacked. Therefore, when Meng Chong appeared, they hastily revealed themselves, without having time to carry their money bags or packages.

Or perhaps relying on the presence of the peak Grandmaster, they believed that any attackers would be killed and never considered the issue of escape.

(End of this chapter)