Mount Hua Summit.
A gentle breeze blew. Crowds surrounded the foot of the mountain, a sea of people as far as the eye could see, all Jianghu figures who had rushed over from various places upon hearing the news.
Among them were not only newcomers to the Jianghu, but also wandering heroes who had roamed it for years, and even members of the great Wulin sects and families.
Even Ming's foremost powers-the Supreme Alliance, Divine Saber Sect, Beggar Gang, Great Escort Agency, Iron-Blooded Banner Sect, Divine Water Palace, and others-had sent people.
Old Man Tianji, Lu Xiaofeng, Fu Hongxue, Ye Kai, Hua Manlou, Sikong Zhaixing, Chu Liuxiang, Zhu Zao, and the others had also arrived. They were gathered together, their eyes fixed on the two proud, aloof figures in white atop Mount Hua Summit.
The Ten-Thousand Plum Sword God, Ximen Chuixue, and the Bai Yun Sword Saint, Ye Gucheng!
Today, these two would conclude a fated duel atop Mount Hua Summit!
Their first duel had taken place seven years ago at the Top of the Forbidden City.
But that time, Ye Gucheng had joined forces with the Four Princely Mansions to rebel, seeking to overturn the ruling order. In the end, he had been captured, forcing the battle to a halt.
Afterward, Ye Gucheng had entered the Imperial Court's service, serving that West Depot Eunuch.
Ximen Chuixue, meanwhile, had returned to Ten Thousand Plum Manor to continue practicing his swordsmanship.
The two had embarked on completely different paths.
Now, seven years later, they were about to face each other in their second true contest!
At the foot of Mount Hua, countless people looked excited, discussing the outcome in low voices, filled with anticipation.
Lu Xiaofeng and the others, however, looked extremely grave.
"Although Ye Gucheng joined the Imperial Court and