Thousand Barrier Mountains, Mountain-Suppressing Sect.
The Judgment Heavenly Army's golden armor gleamed with a cold sheen beneath the sunlight. Two thousand men marched in orderly formation, like a black torrent of steel winding along the mountain road toward the Mountain-Suppressing Sect.
"The Chief was quite thoughtful, sending Qin Tianzhen a letter beforehand," Dugu Bo suddenly said, his voice carrying a trace of amusement. "Otherwise, with two thousand of us pressing up to their gates, we might have ended up fighting."
Bibi Dong looked toward Mountain-Suppressing Peak in the distance, shrouded in clouds and mist, and said evenly, "The Mountain-Suppressing Sect has endured for a century, and its strength cannot be underestimated. Old Sect Master Qin Yue is stubborn by nature, so Tianzhen needs to mediate between us if this is to proceed more smoothly."
As they spoke, hoofbeats suddenly rang out from the mountain road ahead. A rider in black came galloping toward them—it was Qin Tianzhen, the young sect master of the Mountain-Suppressing Sect. Dressed in fitted martial attire, he immediately reined in his horse and dismounted when he saw Bibi Dong and Dugu Bo. Cupping his fists, he said, "Dong'er, Poison Douluo, you must have had a tiring journey."
"Captain." Bibi Dong gave a slight nod. "You came to greet us personally. Didn't Zhan Yue come?"
"It's my duty. Zhan Yue is at the academy; I can handle this myself." Qin Tianzhen turned and led the way. "My father is already waiting in the sect hall. Please follow me."
"My father and the elders are somewhat hot-tempered. In a moment..."
"Don't worry. There naturally won't be any fighting."
The group proceeded up the mountain road. Along the way, disciples of the Mountain-Suppressing Sect stood ready in tight formation, yet they showed no hostility. Clearly, Qin Tianzhen had arranged