To resist me with the strength of five hundred people?

The Returning Origin Divine Sect Master, Xu Tianji, mastered the unparalleled divine art, the Undying Divine Art. At the age of sixteen, he stepped into the Peerless Expert realm, becoming the Returning Origin Divine Sect Master. By twenty, he had reached the Heavenly Connection realm, leading the Returning Origin Divine Sect to prosperity. Over the next decade, he defeated all the experts under the heavens, his reputation growing incessantly. Now, he is a giant in the Great Jing martial world.

Xu Tianji is not only terrifyingly talented, but more importantly, he is still young, only thirty-two years old. Below forty, no one is his opponent, and above forty, few can contend with him.

"Changsheng Taoist Priest, facing Xu Tianji, you must not be careless."

The Devil Master, seeing that Jiang Changsheng's reaction was minimal, couldn't help but remind him.

Jiang Changsheng asked, "How does he compare to Zong Tianwu?"

The Devil Master frowned and said, "Zong Tianwu was the previous Martial Arts Supreme, but he has long since joined the imperial court. They have never fought before, but I guess the difference isn't significant."

Not significant?

Jiang Changsheng immediately lost interest.

That day, when Jiang Yu returned to Jing City and encountered Zong Tianwu, Jiang Changsheng had deliberately sensed Zong Tianwu's true qi. It was indeed powerful, surpassing the Heavenly Connection realm, but it was completely incomparable to him.

Most importantly, Jiang Changsheng was much stronger than he was then!

Jiang Changsheng smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to deliver the message. I already know. Since he wants to come, then let him come. This martial world doesn't belong to the Xu family yet."

The Devil Master saw that he was calm and collected, presumably full of confidence, and could only give up.

Jiang Changsheng inquired about the Devil Sect's situation. The Devil Master answered truthfully, saying that since Gu Han's counterattack, the martial world had relaxed, and the Devil Sect could finally breathe. Now, they were extensively taking in war orphans, and their foundation was constantly growing stronger.

Regarding Li Changqing, the Devil Master still explained that it wasn't that the Devil Sect didn't help Li Changqing, but that Li Changqing had gone mad, even killing Devil Sect disciples.

Jiang Changsheng couldn't help but think of Li Changqing's last days. He was very gentle with the disciples in the temple, just like the original Senior Brother, perhaps he was trying his best to restrain himself, just wanting to see his home and family.

After chatting for the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the Devil Master left.

As the Devil Master descended the mountain, he thought to himself, "He didn't even ask me to stay. Just how strong is he now? Could he really be an immortal descended from the heavens?"

Every time he thought of Jiang Changsheng's bizarre behavior, he couldn't help but feel awe. In fact, he had come not only to deliver a message but also to express his loyalty. In his opinion, Jiang Changsheng might not lose.

Inside the house.

Jiang Changsheng looked at the bright moon outside the window and thought to himself, "The Great Jing martial world is really weak. Xu Tianji is likely at the God Heart Realm. To think the God Heart Realm is enough to be invincible, tsk tsk."

The system had previously hinted that he was equivalent to the Divine Human Realm. Since the martial arts realm has a Divine Human Realm, it means that someone has reached it, otherwise, why would it be named that.

Great Jing has no Divine Humans, at least not openly, but that doesn't mean other places don't. Jiang Changsheng didn't want to seek excitement, so staying in Great Jing was pretty good.

Survival rewards aren't something you can directly master just by inheriting them; you need to cultivate them. So, he doesn't need to deliberately farm survival rewards, in case he messes up, that would be terrible.

The martial world gathered outside Jing City, and the news spread within the city, making the people uneasy and the civil and military officials worried. Not only within Jing City, but the Great Jing martial world also spread the news, and many martial arts heroes came to watch the show.

This action is of great significance to the martial world. If the martial arts sects led by the Returning Origin Divine Sect can enter the city and forcefully suppress the Dragon Arising Temple, and then leave safely, it means that the martial world has made the imperial court afraid to offend them easily, representing a peak period of martial arts.

"Master, so many martial arts experts are coming, are you really not afraid? Do you need me to ask the experts from the Prince Wei's Mansion to help?"

Little Prince Wei tilted his head and asked cautiously. Although he was only four years old, he was intelligent and understood many things.

Jiang Changsheng rubbed his head and smiled, "Don't worry about adults' affairs, kid. You should practice the Universe Heaven Scripture well and support me personally in the future."

Little Prince Wei clenched his small fists and nodded emphatically.

Wang Chen was playing with Ping An not far away, and he wasn't worried. He had seen Jiang Changsheng take action before, that day in the palace...

Whenever he thought of the situation then, Wang Chen couldn't help but steal glances at Jiang Changsheng.

At that time, Jiang Changsheng was domineering and powerful, like a god descending to earth, while Jiang Changsheng in normal times was as gentle as water, treating everyone with kindness, and never using his identity as a Taoist priest to oppress others, even treating him with extra courtesy.

What kind of person is he?

This is the biggest curiosity in Wang Chen's heart now.

At the same time, on the martial arts field of Dragon Arising Temple, Meng Qiushuang, Qing Ku, Wan Li, Ming Yue, and other older disciples were teaching the younger disciples martial arts, hoping to share some of Jiang Changsheng's burden.

Years ago, after obtaining Jiang Changsheng's consent, Qing Ku, Wan Li, and Ming Yue had already compiled their knowledge into manuals and placed them in the Scripture Depository for the disciples to study. Unfortunately, Dragon Arising Temple still hadn't produced any other Peerless Experts; martial arts aptitude was too important.

Wan Li came to Qing Ku's side, rubbing his hands and breathing into them, and asked, "Senior Brother Qing Ku, you've traveled the martial world many times, is Xu Tianji really that invincible?"

Qing Ku's expression was complicated as he said, "Four years ago, I went to watch the Gathering Pine Lake martial arts competition. Xu Tianji's martial arts have indeed reached an inhuman level, far beyond what Peerless Experts can compare to. Spirit Sense Realm cultivators can't even be considered Peerless Experts; it's just that most martial artists don't know about realms."

"Besides Xu Tianji, there were other sect leaders who surpassed the Spirit Sense Realm who came. Even the Martial Arts Supreme would probably have to flee if faced with them."

Upon hearing this, Wan Li didn't feel afraid, but instead became even more excited, saying, "Then I must take a good look."

The other disciples didn't know exactly how strong Jiang Changsheng was, and many were nervous and afraid, but with the current war, they had nowhere else to go and had to defend their home.

Winter arrived, and heavy snow fell.

The north city gate of Jing City suddenly opened, and the guarding soldiers quickly stepped aside, nervously watching outside the city. They saw a vast crowd of people walking in, led by a man in a green robe, with a dignified appearance, handsome face, and eyes like an eagle. The soldiers didn't dare to meet his gaze.

It was the Returning Origin Divine Sect Master, Xu Tianji!

Behind him were all sect leader-level figures, and behind them were their disciples. Those who could enter the city with them were all experts.

Ahead, a general was guarding the way. This person was Zhang Tianren, the young guard who had been present when the Ghost Eye Evil King broke out of the Heavenly Prison, and was now the City-Protecting General of Jing City.

Zhang Tianren had shed his childishness. He frowned, staring at Xu Tianji, and thought to himself, What a terrifying aura. To be famous in the martial world, he is indeed extraordinary.

He stepped forward with his halberd and said, "Sect Master Xu, as agreed, you are only here to retrieve the corpses of the Devil Sect disciples from Dragon Arising Temple, and you must not harm the innocent."

Xu Tianji walked over, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "This seat keeps its word, at least I won't harm the common people."

Zhang Tianren frowned, and just as he was about to speak, Xu Tianji had already walked towards Dragon Arising Mountain.

He suddenly thought of that night when the Ghost Eye Evil King fell from the sky and died on the steps at the foot of the mountain, and he couldn't help but shut his mouth.

Although he had never met the Changsheng Taoist Priest, he had an indescribable sense of awe for the Changsheng Taoist Priest.

Perhaps Dragon Arising Temple might not be defeated!

A group of martial arts experts followed Xu Tianji into the city, looking around, many of them arrogant and domineering, uttering wild words.

Once upon a time, the martial world was heavily suppressed by the imperial court, and many of them had even been imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. Now, they were entering the city forcefully, and Jing City dared not stop them. What a display of power, it could be said that they were finally breathing freely.

There were no common people on the streets along the way; they had all hid in their houses, fearing that they would be caught in the crossfire.

They came all the way to the foot of Dragon Arising Mountain. The heavy snow had covered the trees on the mountain in white, and the stone tablet with the three characters for Dragon Arising Temple was also buried in the snow.

There were four Taoists guarding the steps, namely Qing Ku, Wan Li, Ming Yue, and Meng Qiushuang.

Meng Qiushuang spoke, "Stop!"

Xu Tianji ignored her and took a few steps forward, stopping less than two zhang from the steps. He placed his hands behind his back and said, "Today, we have come to demand the corpse of the demonic Li Changqing. He has killed countless members of our sects, and we will ensure he has no burial place. We hope your temple will understand."

Wan Li grunted, "Just to demand a corpse, is it necessary to bring so many people? You wait, we can give you the corpse."

Xu Tianji smiled and said, "That won't do. This seat must personally ascend the mountain to prevent you from passing off a fake, after all, Li Changqing has been dead for some time."

Qing Ku coldly snorted and suddenly rushed towards Xu Tianji.

Nine Seeking Heavenly Dragon Steps!

As fast as the wind!

However, a figure suddenly appeared behind Xu Tianji, striking Qing Ku's right palm with his own.

This was a middle-aged man in black robes, with half of his hair white and half black, and an arrogant expression. He sneered, "Daring to obstruct with mere Spirit Sense Realm cultivation? Overestimating yourself!"

He exerted force in his right palm, and his true qi erupted, instantly dissipating the surrounding snowflakes. Qing Ku was directly blasted back, vomiting blood. Wan Li reached out to catch him, but was knocked down on the steps, wincing in pain.

The middle-aged man withdrew his hand and laughed loudly, "Let's go up the mountain, Dragon Arising Temple is nothing more than this. It seems only that Changsheng Taoist Priest is somewhat powerful."

He stepped forward, and Ming Yue and Meng Qiushuang immediately attacked, but he pushed out with both palms, his palm winds like dragons, accompanied by the sound of tiger roars, repelling the two women. In one exchange, the two women were severely injured, lying on the snow, unable to move, only able to watch him in fear.

The middle-aged man smiled disdainfully and was about to speak when a sound of air being torn apart came, startling him to jump away subconsciously.

Clang!

The Taihang Sword fell from the sky, piercing into the snow, blocking in front of the two women.

Xu Tianji frowned, but the other experts didn't think much of it, as the sword hadn't injured the middle-aged man.

"Alright, the four of you have seen the experts of the martial world, you should retreat."

A voice floated from the mountain path, and Jiang Changsheng walked down slowly, his Taoist robe unstained by snow, the Kirin Whisk in his hand swaying slightly, the sword sheath at his waist, like an immortal walking from the deep mountains.

The middle-aged man stared at Jiang Changsheng and said in a deep voice, "You are the Changsheng Taoist Priest?"

Jiang Changsheng didn't answer, bypassing Qing Ku and Wan Li, and came to the two women, helping them up. The two women supported each other and retreated.

"Taoist Priest, be careful."

Meng Qiushuang gritted her teeth, feeling helpless. They had volunteered to test the strength of these martial world experts, but they didn't expect that before Xu Tianji even made a move, a random person had defeated the four of them.

Jiang Changsheng nodded with a smile. He stepped forward, his left hand supporting the hilt of the Taihang Sword, and scanned the group of martial arts experts.

"One, two, three... nine..."

Jiang Changsheng muttered to himself, his gaze falling on Xu Tianji.

As expected, God Heart Realm, clearly a level above Heavenly Connection Realm.

Xu Tianji couldn't see through Jiang Changsheng's cultivation, but his intuition told him that the other party was not simple. He said, "Does Changsheng Taoist Priest intend to contend against five hundred martial arts experts with his own strength?"

Jiang Changsheng asked with a smile, "Five hundred, so many people, my White Dragon won't have enough to share."

Hearing this, Xu Tianji narrowed his eyes, and many experts were moved, not expecting Jiang Changsheng to know their true intentions.

"Hmph! What are you pretending for!"

The middle-aged man suddenly rushed towards Jiang Changsheng, striking out with a palm, the sound of a tiger's roar deafening. His true qi was solid, like a tiger's head opening its bloody maw, attacking Jiang Changsheng head-on.

Boom!

The middle-aged man was blasted back. Xu Tianji subconsciously raised his hand to press down on his shoulder, but was forced to slide back several zhang, startling the other experts into making way.

Jiang Changsheng waved the Kirin Whisk with one hand, his left hand still supporting the Taihang Sword, his Taoist robe fluttering. He laughed and said, "Do you all really think you can use the strength of five hundred people to contend against me? I'm afraid you're underestimating me a bit."

The white snow made this piece of land at the foot of the mountain seem isolated from the world. The five hundred-plus martial arts experts were frightened and dared not say a word.

What did they see?

Xu Tianji was actually forced to retreat!

How is that possible!

Thanks to Kou Bai for the 1500 starting point coins reward~~