The Heavenly Poison Gate's influence had already spread far and wide, though uninvited guests still occasionally came knocking. For example...
"Protector Xuan, was it? I remember you were the Soul Hall Protector responsible for the Black-Corner Region. You were one of the three who attacked me that day."
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"What have you come here for? If you're courting death, I don't mind sending you on your way. A Dou Zong's soul is still somewhat useful."
The pressure radiating from Sun Buxiao, a Two-Star Dou Zong, nearly left Protector Xuan, a Four-Star Dou Zong, unable to breathe.
"I... didn't come to cause trouble. Please understand, Sect Master..."
"!"
Facing that terrifying pressure, Protector Xuan trembled as he felt the poison mist in the air grow thicker. He hurriedly pulled down his hood and raised both hands.
He had no choice. The Heavenly Poison Gate truly stood at the very pinnacle of the Northwest's major forces now... Those two enormous silver lizards and Ice Sect Hai Bodong, who had drawn an ice blade, were already surrounding him. Even without Sun Buxiao or Xiao Yi Xian taking action, the Heavenly Poison Gate could capture him in mere moments.
"You're not here to cause trouble?"
Sun Buxiao narrowed his eyes.
Following his orders, the two silver lizards and Hai Bodong lowered their weapons, but maintained their encirclement.
"I merely came to warn you of a few things, Sect Master of the Heavenly Poison Gate. Something has changed within the Hall of Souls in the Central Plains. You'd best prepare to receive a truly important figure... I know what you're thinking, what you're planning. You want to join our Hall of Souls, don't you?"
Swallowing hard, Protector Xuan discreetly wiped the cold sweat from his face.
He thought he had seen through Sun Buxiao's intentions.