Ye Wushang's renown as the Azure Nether Sword Soul resounded throughout Lingnan Circuit. The might of the Shushan Sword Chief sent Wu Gui's remaining forces and the barbarian cultivators of Southern Yue fleeing in terror at the mere whisper of his approach!
Sword Light was chilling. Hailed as the undisputed foremost god of slaughter under Qing Chen, he held Yuxi Prefecture, his blade pointed toward distant Southern Yue. None dared brave its edge!
Li Chenjiang, the Fist Alliance's Young Master, had originally been a prodigy traveling the world. After sparring with Ye Wushang, however, they had come to cherish one another's talents, and he had willingly stayed to temper his supreme fist intent in the flames of war in the Southern Borderlands.
Following Qiongzhou's report and Xiao Canglan's special request, the Imperial Court had specially bestowed upon him an immortal office of principal fifth rank. Together with Ye Wushang, he guarded Yuxi Prefecture, pressing the border into deathly silence!
The Guanyin Tower Master held the central Qiong Prefecture, like a divine needle anchoring the sea.
Hanging Mountain and Sword Fool, both Dharma Nascent Souls, guarded Miaochong Prefecture, securing the central region.
For his "outstanding performance" and "understanding of the times" during the battle at Blackstone County Seat and the subsequent purge, Jia Daoyi had been taken into Qing Chen's service. Together with Tie Qingniu, he guarded Pingnan Prefecture, working conscientiously to clear out remnants and put the earth veins in order.
He could count himself lucky to have escaped with his life.
It had also been during the battle at Blackstone County Seat that Dharma Nascent Soul Chongxu, who hailed from Penglai Spirit Island, had fled wounded. Jia Daoyi had submitted a scathing accusation against him for "failing to cover the retreat."
Li Chenjiang of the Fist Alliance had personally